Falafel Wrap Recipe
A Mediterranean delight, this Falafel Wrap features crispy, air-fried falafel patties paired with fresh veggies, tahini, or hummus, all wrapped in soft pita bread. Perfect for lunch or dinner, it’s a vegan-friendly, flavorful meal with a prep time of 24 hours and cook time of just 2 hours.
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried chickpeas (Do NOT use canned or cooked chickpeas)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, roughly chopped
- 3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh dill, roughly chopped
- 1 small onion, quartered
- 7–8 garlic cloves, peeled or 4 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tbsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- ½ tbsp ground coriander
- ½ cup whole Lemon Pepper OMG! Pretzels , finely crushed
For the falafel wrap:
- Tahini or hummus
- Pita bread
- English cucumbers, chopped or diced
- Tomatoes, chopped or diced
- Lettuce
- Pickles
Instructions
- The day before you want to eat your falafel wrap, you have to get started. Place the dried chickpeas and baking soda in a large bowl. Fill with water to cover the chickpeas by at least 2 inches.
- Soak overnight (longer if the chickpeas are still too hard). When ready, drain the chickpeas completely and pat them dry.
- Add the chickpeas, herbs, onions, garlic and spices to the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade. Pulse for 40 seconds at a time until the mixture is well combined and smooth. NOTE: You may have to stir the mixture a few times to move things around and be sure the ingredients are combined.
- Transfer the falafel mixture to a container and cover tightly. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 18 hours to give the falafel mixture time to set, otherwise it will fall apart while you cook it.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375. Lightly coat the rack with olive oil to prevent sticking. You can use a spray or brush it on. Cook the falafel for 16 minutes, turning halfway through.
- PRO TIP: We prefer this method to frying or baking in the regular oven because the air fryer gives the falafel a crispy exterior without additional oil.
- Place the falafel patties on a plate lined with paper towels to remove any excess oil.
- Serve the warm falafel patties in pita bread with tahini or hummus, and fresh veggies such as tomato and cucumbers. You can also serve it with a yogurt sauce like tzatziki if you prefer. NOTE: If you use a dairy-based sauce, the dish is no longer vegan.
Nutrition
Calories: 24kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 461mgPotassium: 36mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 13IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
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