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Falafel Wrap with Israeli Salad

Cultural Context

Falafel, originating from the Levant region, is a beloved street food that symbolizes Middle Eastern cuisine. Traditionally served in pita bread with fresh vegetables, it reflects the region's agricultural bounty and vibrant flavors. The addition of Israeli salad, a staple in Israeli meals, enhances the dish with its refreshing crunch and zesty dressing. Today, falafel wraps have gained global popularity, often adapted to suit local tastes while retaining their core essence.

Middle EasternILmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 tomatoes diced
2 Persian cucumbers diced
1 medium yellow onion diced
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon squeezed
handful of fresh parsley
1 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3 cups garbanzo beans (chickpeas) soaked for 24 hours
1 medium onion diced
gluten-free breadcrumbs
1/2 bunch cilantro
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon cumin
1 cup water
1 cup raw tahini
3 cloves garlic minced
1 lemon squeezed
1/2 teaspoon salt
potato flour tortillas

falafel

🥗Healthier: baked falafel

💰Cheaper: chickpea patties

Baked falafel reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

tahini

🥗Healthier: yogurt sauce

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Yogurt sauce offers a lighter option, while peanut butter is more affordable.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain wrap

💰Cheaper: tortilla

Whole grain wraps provide more fiber, while tortillas are often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

1

Prepare Israeli salad by dicing 2 tomatoes and 2 Persian cucumbers.

2

Dice 1 medium yellow onion and add to the salad.

3

Add 5 tablespoons of olive oil and the juice of 1 squeezed lemon to the salad.

4

Add a handful of fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon of pink Himalayan salt, and 1 teaspoon of pepper to the salad mixture.

5

For the falafel, soak 3 cups of garbanzo beans in water for 24 hours, then drain.

6

Use pre-packaged soaked garbanzo beans if available.

7

Add 1 medium diced onion, gluten-free breadcrumbs, and a half bunch of cilantro to a food processor.

8

Add 3 cloves of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 tablespoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of pepper to the food processor.

9

Blend the falafel mixture until combined, adding water if necessary to achieve desired consistency.

10

Form the falafel mixture into balls or patties.

11

Cook the falafel in a skillet until golden brown on all sides.

12

Prepare tahini sauce by mixing 1 cup of raw tahini with 1 cup of water, 3 cloves of minced garlic, the juice of 1 lemon, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

13

Warm potato flour tortillas in a skillet or microwave until pliable.

14

Spread tahini sauce on the inside of the tortilla.

15

Fill the tortilla with cooked falafel and top with the Israeli salad mixture.

16

Wrap the tortilla tightly around the filling and serve immediately.

Cooking Techniques

choppingmixingfrying

Equipment Needed

food processorskilletmixing bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Allergens

sesamegluten

Also Known As

Falafel PitaFalafel Sandwich

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