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Falafel Pita Wrap
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Falafel Pita Wrap

A classic Middle Eastern street food staple featuring crispy chickpea fritters, fresh vegetables, and creamy tahini sauce tucked into warm pita bread.

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

15 min

Servings

Recipe serves 4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
  • 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
  • 4 pieces Garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon Ground cumin
  • 4 pieces Pita bread rounds
  • 0.25 cup Tahini paste
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
  • 2 cups Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber, diced
  • 0.5 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda

Instructions

  1. 1

    Drain the soaked chickpeas and place them in a food processor with parsley, garlic, cumin, and salt.

  2. 2

    Pulse the mixture until it reaches a coarse, grainy consistency, then stir in the baking soda.

  3. 3

    Form the mixture into small balls or patties, about the size of a walnut.

  4. 4

    Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C) and fry the falafel in batches until golden brown and crispy.

  5. 5

    In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, and a splash of water until smooth to create the sauce.

  6. 6

    Warm the pita bread in a dry skillet or oven until soft and pliable.

  7. 7

    Slice the top off each pita or cut in half to create a pocket.

  8. 8

    Stuff the pita with 3-4 falafel balls, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions, then drizzle generously with tahini sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

485

kcal

Protein

16

g

Carbs

58

g

Fat

22

g

Fiber

12

g

Sugar

4

g

Sodium

620

mg

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