Lebanese Falafel Wraps with Tahini Sauce
Crispy falafel balls wrapped in pita bread with fresh vegetables and creamy tahini sauce. A satisfying and flavorful Lebanese lunch.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried Chickpeas
- 1/2 medium Onion
- 1/2 cup Parsley
- 1/4 cup Cilantro
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Coriander
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tablespoons Chickpea Flour
- For frying Olive Oil
- 4 Pita Bread
- 1/4 cup Tahini
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Tomato
- 1 cup Lettuce
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Soak chickpeas in water for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- 2Drain and rinse the chickpeas. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, coriander, baking powder, chickpea flour and all-purpose flour.
- 3Process until a coarse mixture forms. Do not over-process.
- 4Form the mixture into small balls or patties.
- 5Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the falafel until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 6In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, and water to make the tahini sauce.
- 7Warm the pita bread. Fill each pita with falafel, cucumber, tomato, lettuce, and tahini sauce. Serve immediately.
Substitutions
All-Purpose Flour → Chickpea Flour
Gluten-free
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