Baked Falafel Wrap

This Baked Falafel Wrap is a delightful fusion of Middle Eastern flavors and American convenience, featuring crispy baked falafel wrapped in fresh vegetables and a creamy tahini sauce. Perfect for a nutritious dinner, it's both satisfying and healthy.

Ingredients

• Chickpeas - 1 cup (cooked or canned)
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Fresh parsley - 1/2 cup, chopped
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Whole wheat pita wraps - 2
• Lettuce - 1 cup, shredded
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Cucumber - 1 small, diced
• Tahini - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Water - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until the mixture is well combined but still chunky.
3. Form the mixture into small balls or patties and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Drizzle the falafel with olive oil and bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown.
5. While the falafel bakes, prepare the tahini sauce by mixing tahini, lemon juice, and water in a small bowl until smooth.
6. Once the falafel is done, assemble the wraps by placing falafel in the center of each pita, topping with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and drizzling with tahini sauce.
7. Wrap the pita tightly and serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein and fiber from chickpeas, promoting satiety and digestive health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables, supporting overall health and immunity.

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