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Crispy Falafel Pita Wraps with Tahini and Salad
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 small onion, roughly chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 4 pita breads
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 cups chopped lettuce
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cucumber, diced

Instructions
 

  • Add the chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, baking powder, and flour to a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped and holds together when pressed.
  • Shape the mixture into 12 small patties, each about 2 inches wide. Place them on a plate.
  • Heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the patties in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deep golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
  • Warm the pita breads briefly in a dry skillet or microwave.
  • Stir together the tahini, lemon juice, remaining minced garlic clove, and water in a small bowl until smooth and pourable.
  • Fill each pita with 3 falafel patties, lettuce, tomato, and cucumber. Drizzle generously with tahini sauce before serving.

Notes

Fry the falafel just before serving so they stay crisp. If you make the patties ahead, keep them in the fridge on a lined tray and fry straight from cold. Thin the tahini sauce with an extra splash of water if it thickens while sitting.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Equipment: Food Processor, Large Skillet, Mixing Bowl