Description
This Falafel Wrap recipe is a delicious and satisfying Middle Eastern-inspired meal. Crispy falafel patties are wrapped in warm pita bread with fresh veggies, tangy sauces, and creamy feta cheese for a flavorful lunch or dinner option.
Ingredients
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Falafel Wrap:
- 4 falafel patties (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 large pita breads or flatbreads
- 1 cup chopped romaine or mixed greens
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup diced tomato
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup hummus or tahini sauce
- 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative (optional)
- Fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm the Falafel: Heat falafel patties according to package directions or until heated through if homemade.
- Prepare Pita: Lightly toast or warm the pita breads for easy folding.
- Assemble Wrap: Spread hummus or tahini sauce onto each pita. Place falafel patties down the center of each wrap. Top with greens, cucumber, tomato, onion, and feta if using. Add yogurt and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Wrap and Serve: Fold or roll the wrap and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add pickled red onions or sliced olives for extra flavor.
- For a spicier version, drizzle with hot sauce or add crushed red pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
