Healthy Falafel Wrap

4.0(260 reviews)

Lebanese-style falafel wrap — homemade falafel in flatbread with tahini sauce, vegetables, pickles. Vegetarian street food perfection.

Prep Time

16 min

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Cook Time

22 min

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Servings

6

Calories

209 cal

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Healthy Falafel Wrap — homemade American healthy recipe with falafel, tortilla, lettuce, 6 servings, ready in 38 minutes
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servings
  • Falafel1 ½
  • Tortilla3
  • Lettuce3 cups
  • Tomato3 medium
  • Onion1 ½ medium
  • Mayonnaise4 ½ tbsp
  • Salt1 ½ tsp
  • Black Pepper¾ tsp

All quantities scaled automatically from 6 servings.

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust

  • Falafel1.5
  • Tortilla3
  • Lettuce3 cups
  • Tomato3 medium
  • Onion1.5 medium
  • Mayonnaise4.5 tbsp
  • Salt1.5 tsp
  • Black Pepper0.75 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make falafel (or use frozen): soak 1.5 cups dried chickpeas overnight. Pulse with onion, garlic, herbs, spices, flour. Shape into patties. Fry until golden.

  2. 2

    Make tahini sauce: ⅓ cup tahini + lemon + garlic + water + salt.

  3. 3

    Make Israeli salad: chopped tomato + cucumber + red onion + parsley + lemon + olive oil.

  4. 4

    Pickle quick: thinly sliced red onion in vinegar + sugar + salt.

  5. 5

    Warm 4 large pita or flatbreads.

  6. 6

    Build wraps: pita, tahini sauce, 3-4 falafel, Israeli salad, pickled onion, shredded lettuce, drizzle hot sauce. Roll tightly.

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💡 Expert Tips

  • 1.Dried chickpeas. Canned won't bind.
  • 2.Tahini sauce essential.
  • 3.Israeli salad for freshness.
  • 4.Pickled onion for tang.

🔬 Why It Works

Falafel wraps succeed because the crispy falafel + creamy tahini + fresh Israeli salad + tangy pickles create layered flavors and textures. Vegetarian protein in handheld form.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where's tahini?
Most supermarkets in the international or oil aisle. Or any Middle Eastern grocery.
Frozen falafel?
Yes — saves time. Quality varies by brand.
Best bread?
Large pita with pocket. Lavash. Large flour tortilla.
Sides?
Hummus, baba ganoush, tabbouleh, olives.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)

Calories209kcal
Protein14g
Carbohydrates27g
Fat20g
Fiber9g
Sugar28g

* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.

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