Falafel Wrap Recipe
Crispy falafel wrapped with vegetables and tahini.
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Ingredients
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Falafel
Wrap Ingredients
Method
Falafel Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chickpeas
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water. Allow them to dry for a few minutes.
- 2
- 3
Form the Falafel Balls
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the flour, adding a little at a time until the mixture holds together. Form small balls or patties about 1 inch in diameter.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- 5
Fry the Falafel
Carefully add the falafel balls to the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Wrap Assembly
- 6
Prepare the Wraps
Lay out pita bread or wraps on a clean surface. If using pita, slice them in half to create pockets.
- 7
Add Fillings
Place a few pieces of lettuce in each wrap, followed by slices of tomato and cucumber.
- 8
Add Falafel
Add 3-4 falafel balls to each wrap.
- 9
Drizzle Tahini Sauce
Drizzle tahini sauce generously over the falafel and vegetables.
- 10
Wrap It Up
Fold the sides of the pita or wrap over the filling and roll tightly to enclose the falafel and vegetables.