Description
Discover the delicious magic of Middle Eastern street food with these Baked Falafel Wraps. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these wraps are a delightful combination of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Pita bread
- Tahini sauce
- Fresh vegetables for serving (e.g., lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Pulse until the mixture is well combined but still slightly chunky.
- Form the mixture into small balls or patties and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the falafel with olive oil to help them crisp up in the oven.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Warm the pita bread in the oven for a few minutes.
- Assemble the wraps by placing falafel in the pita bread, adding fresh vegetables, and drizzling with tahini sauce.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade street food delight!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice to the falafel mixture.
- These falafels can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to customize the wraps with your favorite vegetables and sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg