Halal Falafel Wrap

The Halal Falafel Wrap is a delicious and satisfying meal featuring crispy falafel balls wrapped in warm pita bread, accompanied by fresh vegetables and a tangy tahini sauce. This dish offers a wonderful blend of flavors and textures, making it perfect for a quick dinner or a hearty lunch.

Halal Falafel Wrap
30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
American
450 kcal

Ingredients

  • Dried chickpeas - 150 grams
  • Garlic cloves - 2, minced
  • Onion - 1 small, chopped
  • Fresh parsley - 30 grams, chopped
  • Fresh cilantro - 30 grams, chopped
  • Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
  • Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
  • Salt - 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon
  • All-purpose flour - 2 tablespoons
  • Vegetable oil - for frying
  • Pita bread - 2 pieces
  • Tomato - 1 medium, sliced
  • Cucumber - 1 small, sliced
  • Tahini - 3 tablespoons
  • Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
  • Water - 2 tablespoons
  • Salt - to taste

Steps

  1. Soak the dried chickpeas in water overnight, then drain and rinse them.
  2. In a food processor, combine the soaked chickpeas, minced garlic, chopped onion, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, baking powder, and flour. Pulse until a coarse mixture forms.
  3. Shape the falafel mixture into small balls or patties, about 2.5 cm in diameter.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Fry the falafel balls in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
  5. In a small bowl, mix tahini, lemon juice, water, and salt to create a sauce. Adjust the consistency with more water if needed.
  6. Warm the pita bread in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds until pliable.
  7. Assemble the wrap by placing 3-4 falafel balls in each pita, adding sliced tomatoes and cucumbers, and drizzling with tahini sauce.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy your Halal Falafel Wrap!

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Carbs: 60 g
  • Fiber: 15 g
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 500 mg
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Total Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • High in plant-based protein from chickpeas.
  • Rich in fiber for digestive health.

Tags

AmericanHalalDinner