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Falafel Wraps with Tahini Sauce

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time1 hr 5 mins

Herb-packed falafel made from soaked dried chickpeas, wrapped in flatbread with vegetables, pickles, and garlic tahini sauce. Makes 4 wraps.

Falafel wrap with vegetables and sauce served with fries

Falafel

 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight and drained (200g dry)
 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
 ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
 ½ small onion, chopped
 3 garlic
 2 tsp ground cumin
 1 tsp ground coriander
 1 pinch cayenne
 1 tsp salt
 ½ tsp baking powder
 3 tbsp neutral oil, for pan-frying

Garlic Tahini Sauce

 ¼ cup tahini
 2 tbsp lemon juice
 1 clove garlic, grated
 ¼ tsp salt
 3 tbsp cold water, or as needed

To Assemble

 4 large flatbreads or pitas
 2 shredded lettuce
 1 tomato, sliced
 ½ cucumber, sliced
 ½ cup shredded red cabbage
 pickles, to taste
1

Blend. Pulse the soaked chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, cayenne, and salt in a food processor until finely chopped and sandy, not pureed.

2

Chill. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate 30 minutes. Stir in the baking powder.

3

Shape. Form into 16 small patties, pressing firmly.

4

Cook. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the patties 3–4 minutes per side until deep golden. Drain on paper towels. (Or bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.)

5

Make the sauce. Whisk the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt, adding cold water until smooth and pourable.

6

Assemble. Warm the flatbreads. Layer lettuce, tomato, cucumber, cabbage, pickles, and 4 falafel on each. Drizzle with tahini sauce and roll up tightly.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size

1 wrap

Amount per serving
Calories730
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g31%

Saturated Fat 3g15%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 1680mg74%
Total Carbohydrate 86g32%

Dietary Fiber 9g33%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 21g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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