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Delicious Falafel Wraps with Creamy Vegetarian Tahini Sauce

Falafel Wraps with Vegetarian Tahini Sauce
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Falafel wraps filled with crispy falafel and drizzled with creamy tahini sauce, a healthy and customizable dish perfect for any meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups dried chickpeas (soaked overnight)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
  • 6–8 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 large bunch fresh parsley, thick stems removed
  • 1 large bunch fresh cilantro, thick stems removed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or chickpea flour
  • Neutral oil for frying (canola, vegetable, or sunflower oil)
  • 1/2 cup high-quality tahini
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 6–8 large pita breads, tortillas, or lavash wraps
  • 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce or mixed greens
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1 large cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • Optional: Pickled turnips, dill pickles, hummus, or fresh mint

Instructions

  1. Soak dried chickpeas in cold water for at least 18 hours.
  2. Drain and dry chickpeas, then pulse with onion, garlic, parsley, and cilantro in a food processor until coarsely chopped.
  3. Add spices and flour, pulse until combined, and refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours.
  4. In a bowl, whisk tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt. Gradually add cold water until smooth.
  5. Shape falafel mixture into balls or patties and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Fry falafel (deep-fry for 5-7 mins, pan-fry for 3-4 mins each side, or bake at 400°F for 20-25 mins).
  7. Warm wraps, layer falafel and veggies, drizzle with tahini sauce, fold, and serve.

Notes

Falafel mixture can be frozen uncooked for up to 3 months. Store cooked falafel in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/falafel-wraps-with-vegetarian-tahini-sauce/

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