Israeli Hummus and Falafel Wrap (Dairy-Free)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dried chickpeas
• 1/2 medium Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1/4 cup Fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cups Oil for frying
• 1/2 cup Tahini
• 1/4 cup Lemon juice
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1/4 cup Ice water
• 4 whole Pita bread
• 1/2 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Tomato
• 1/2 cup Pickled turnips (optional)

Instructions

1. 1The night before, place the 1 cup dried chickpeas in a large bowl and cover with plenty of cold water. Let them soak for at least 8 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas well.
2. 2In a food processor, combine the drained chickpeas, 1/2 medium onion (cut into chunks), 3 cloves garlic, 1/4 cup fresh parsley, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon coriander, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt. Process until the mixture is finely ground but still has a slightly coarse texture.
3. 3Roll the chickpea mixture into small balls or patties, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
4. 4Pour the 2 cups oil for frying into a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Carefully add the falafel balls to the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pot. Fry for 3-5 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
5. 5While the falafel are frying, make the hummus. In a clean food processor, combine the 1/2 cup tahini, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic (peeled), and 1/4 cup ice water. Process until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add the cooked falafel (you can use a few from the batch you are frying, or reserve some from a previous batch if making ahead) to the hummus mixture and blend until perfectly smooth. Add a little more ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed to reach your desired creamy consistency.
6. 6Gently warm the 4 whole pita breads. You can do this by heating them in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side, or in a low oven.
7. 7Assemble the wraps: Spread a generous amount of the prepared hummus onto each warm pita bread. Top with several pieces of the crispy falafel. Add slices from the 1/2 medium cucumber and 1 medium tomato. If using, add the 1/2 cup pickled turnips.
8. 8Fold the pita bread around the filling to create a wrap and serve immediately.

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