Falafel Wrap (Packed with Flavor & Protein)

Level up your lunch game with this delicious wholesome Falafel wrap. Bursting with flavors from the crispy falafel, fresh veggies, creamy hummus and tahini dressing that makes you want more with every bite!

📝 Ingredients

• 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

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1To make homemade falafel, follow the recipe below. If using store-bought falafel, skip to the Falafel Wrap section below
2. 2--- Homemade Falafel ---
3. 3In 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. 4Drain 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. 5Roughly 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. 6Pulse the ingredients together until they are all well combined and finely chopped. Don't over blend so you still have some texture
7. 7Using 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. 8Place 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. 9Heat 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. 11Prepare 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. 12Make 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. 13Assemble 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. 14Top 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!