Wrap de falafel (cheio de sabor e proteína)

Ingredientes

• 16 falafel balls - store bought or my homemade falafel recipe below
• 4 wraps of choice or pita bread
• 3/4 cup hummus - store bought or my homemade recipe
• sumac onions
• Shredded lettuce
• Tomato slices
• Pickles
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 1/2 lemon juiced
• Good pinch of salt
• 2 - 4 tablespoons cold water
• 1 cup dried chickpeas soaked overnight
• 1 cup parsley
• 1 cup cilantro (coriander)
• 10 mint leaves
• 4 green onions
• 1 garlic clove
• 2 tablespoons flour - I've used chickpea flour, you can use any flour
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons water
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Oil for frying

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   To make homemade falafel, follow the recipe below. If using store-bought falafel, skip to the Falafel Wrap section below

2. 2

   --- Homemade Falafel ---

3. 3

   In a large bowl, soak the dried chickpeas in water overnight or for at least 8 hours. Note they will double in size so ensure there is room in the bowl

4. 4

   Drain the soaked chickpeas and rinse well under cold water. Place in a food processor and pulse a few times so the chickpeas are chopped up a little

5. 5

   Roughly chop the herbs and add them to the food processor along with the garlic clove, flour, cumin, baking powder and water, then season well with salt and pepper

6. 6

   Pulse the ingredients together until they are all well combined and finely chopped. Don't over blend so you still have some texture

7. 7

   Using wet hands, spoon a heaped tablespoon of the mixture in your hands and shape into balls. You should have 12-16 falafel balls, depending on the size *If the mixture feels too crumbly, add an extra spoon of water. If it feels too wet, add a spoon of flour

8. 8

   Place the shaped falafel balls on a tray lined with parchment paper. Put the tray in the fridge and allow them to set for 30-60 minutes

9. 9

   Heat up your preferred oil in a small pot over medium - high heat. Fry the falafel balls in batches for 2-3 minutes until they're golden brown, then place on a plate on paper towels to soak excess oil. More information on my homemade falafelAlternatively you can cook them with my air fryer recipe

10. 10

    --- Falafel Wrap ---

11. 11

    Prepare the falafel wrap ingredients - chop up your veggies, pickles, and make sumac onions Find the recipes to make homemade hummus and pita bread linked here

12. 12

    Make the tahini dressing: Add the tahini, lemon juice, salt and 2 tablespoons of cold water in a small bowl or ramekin. Using a whisk or fork, whisk until there are no clumps and to achieve a runny and thick consistency *If its too thick, slowly add more cold water

13. 13

    Assemble the falafel wrap by placing the wrap on a piece of parchment paper and smearing a few spoons hummus across the middle of the wrap in a vertical line. Top with a layer of lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and sumac onions

14. 14

    Top with 4 falafel balls, drizzle with the tahini dressing and roll it up like a burrito. Wrap with the parchment paper for easy clean up and enjoy your delicious jam packed falafel wrap!