Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tbsp tahini paste
- 4 pita breads or tortillas
- 1 cup mixed fresh vegetables (cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, parsley, cumin, minced garlic, and salt. Pulse until a coarse mixture forms.
- Shape the mixture into small balls or patties (1-2 inches in diameter).
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry falafel for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown or bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes.
- For the tahini sauce, whisk together tahini paste, lemon juice, garlic powder, water, and salt until smooth.
- Lay out pita bread or tortillas; fill with falafel and mixed vegetables. Drizzle with tahini sauce before wrapping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg