Falafel Wraps Vegan Recipe
If you love healthy and tasty meals, this Falafel Wraps Vegan Recipe is perfect. These wraps are full of flavor, crispy on the outside and soft inside.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried chickpeas soaked overnight
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp chili powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp flour
- 4 large flatbreads or wraps
- 1 cup lettuce shredded
- 1 medium tomato sliced
- ½ cucumber sliced
- ¼ cup tahini sauce or vegan yogurt sauce
- 2 –3 tbsp olive oil for frying
Instructions
Prepare Chickpeas
- Drain soaked chickpeas and rinse well. Pat dry with a towel. Ready for processing.
Make Falafel Mixture
- Add chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, chili, salt and pepper to a food processor. Blend.
Check Texture
- The mixture should be coarse but stick together. Add 2 tbsp flour if too wet.
Shape Falafel Balls
- Scoop mixture and form small balls or patties using your hands.
Heat Oil
- Pour olive oil in a frying pan. Heat over medium heat until warm but not smoking.
Fry Falafel
- Add falafel balls to pan. Fry until golden brown and crispy. Turn carefully for even cooking.
Drain Excess Oil
- Place fried falafel on paper towels to remove extra oil.
Prepare Wraps
- Lay flatbreads on a clean surface. Spread tahini or vegan yogurt sauce evenly.
Assemble Wraps
- Add lettuce, tomato, cucumber and 3–4 falafel balls to each wrap.
Roll and Serve
- Fold sides over and roll tightly. Serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Bake falafel instead of frying for a lighter option.
- Add roasted red peppers or pickles for extra flavor.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free wraps if preferred.
- Spice up with hot sauce or paprika.
- Make mini falafel for party finger food.