Falafel Breakfast Wrap

The Falafel Breakfast Wrap combines crispy falafel with fresh vegetables and a creamy tahini sauce, all wrapped in a warm pita for a deliciously unique brunch option. It's a satisfying and flavorful way to start your day with a Middle Eastern twist.

Ingredients

• Falafel - 8 pieces
• Whole wheat pita bread - 2 pieces
• Cucumber - 1/2, diced
• Tomato - 1, diced
• Red onion - 1/4, thinly sliced
• Spinach - 1 cup, fresh
• Tahini - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and bake the falafel according to package instructions until crispy, usually about 15-20 minutes.
2. While the falafel is baking, prepare the tahini sauce by mixing tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, combine diced cucumber, tomato, and red onion. Season with a pinch of salt and mix well.
4. Once the falafel is baked, warm the whole wheat pita bread in the oven for 2-3 minutes.
5. Assemble the wraps by spreading a spoonful of tahini sauce on each pita, adding a handful of spinach, followed by the fresh vegetable mixture and 4 pieces of falafel.
6. Wrap the pita tightly, slice in half if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein from falafel and tahini.
• Rich in fiber from whole wheat pita and fresh vegetables.

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