Mediterranean Falafel Pita Wraps: A Scrumptious Israeli Snack for Health Enthusiasts

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Ingredients

• 1 cup chickpeas, soaked overnight
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 pita breads
• 1 cup lettuce leaves
• 1 medium tomato, sliced
• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup hummus
• 1/4 cup tahini sauce

Instructions

1. In a food processor, blend soaked chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, and cilantro until smooth. Add cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper pulse to combine. Form the mixture into 8 10 falafel balls.
2. In a frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Fry falafels for 3 4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Remove from heat and let cool.
3. Assemble the pita wraps by spreading hummus on each pita, topping with lettuce leaves, sliced tomato, cucumber, fried falafel balls, and drizzling tahini sauce. Roll up and cut into desired portions.

Chef’s Insight

Ensure chickpeas are soaked overnight to achieve the perfect falafel texture - Toast pita bread before assembling wraps for added flavor and crunch

Notes

Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor in tahini sauce - For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the falafel mixture