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Delightful Vegan Turkish Lunch Feast: Mouthwatering Falafel Pita Wraps with Fresh Salad & Hummus

A flavorful turkish lunch perfect for vegan eaters - made for visual appeal and culinary depth.

🕒 (Prep, Cook, Total) Prep: 1 hour Cook: 30 minutes Total: 1 hour 30 minutes
🍽 Servings: 2 servings
🔥 Difficulty: Advanced
🌎 Cuisine: Turkish

Allergens

Contains no common allergens unless specified.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 1 teaspoon ground cumin Salt and pepper, to taste 8 pita bread rounds 2 cups prepared hummus (recipe follows) 2 cups Fresh Salad (recipe follows) 1 recipe Vegan Tzatziki (recipe follows)

Instructions

  1. a. Drain and rinse soaked chickpeas. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, sunflower seeds, cumin, salt, and pepper. Process until a coarse paste forms. Shape mixture into 16 falafel balls and place on a lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. b. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake falafel balls for 25 30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Allow to cool slightly. c. Warm pita bread in the oven for a few minutes. Assemble wraps by spreading hummus on each pita, adding 4 falafel balls, and topping with Fresh Salad and Vegan Tzatziki. Serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

For an extra touch, drizzle wraps with additional Vegan Tzatziki or a squeeze of lemon juice.

Notes

Feel free to add more fresh herbs or spices to the falafel mixture for added flavor and aroma.

Cultural or Historical Background

Falafels date back to ancient Egypt, where they were initially made from beans and served as a protein source for fasting Christians during Lent. Over time, the recipe evolved into the chickpea-based falafel we know today.