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Required Equipment
- Food processor
- Sheet pan
- Cookie scoop
- Chef's knife
- Mixing bowls
Utilized Devices
Cooking Techniques
- pulsing
- baking
- assembly
Ingredients
- 200 gDried chickpeas — soaked and drained
- 80 gYellow onion — roughly chopped
- 9 gGarlic cloves
- 30 gParsley leaves
- 15 gCilantro leaves
- 3 gGround cumin
- 3 gGround coriander
- 5 gKosher salt
- 2 gBaking powder
- 24 gChickpea flour
- 30 mlOlive oil — divided
- 4 countPita breads
- 150 gDiced cucumber
- 150 gDiced tomato
- 75 gPickled red onion
- 120 mlLemon-tahini sauce
- 30 gShredded romaine
Instructions
Pulse soaked chickpeas, onion, garlic, herbs, spices, salt, baking powder, and chickpea flour in a food processor until the mixture holds together when pinched but remains slightly coarse.
Drizzle in 1 tablespoon olive oil and pulse once more; chill 15 minutes to hydrate.
Scoop golf-ball portions, flatten slightly, and arrange on an oiled sheet pan brushed with remaining olive oil.
Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes, flip, and bake 8 to 10 more minutes until deeply golden.
Warm pitas, spread with tahini sauce, and fill with romaine, cucumber, tomato, pickled onion, and falafel.
Drizzle extra sauce and wrap tightly for serving.
Chef Tips
- ⭐Use dried—not canned—chickpeas so the mixture stays fluffy.
- ⭐Brush the falafel with extra oil before the second bake for a fried-like crunch.
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Nutritional Highlights
- ✓Each wrap delivers fiber, plant protein, and greens
- ✓Tahini sauce provides calcium and healthy fats
Dietary Notes
Compliant With
Allergens
- Contains sesame (tahini)
- Contains gluten (pita)
FAQ
Can I air-fry the falafel?
Yes—air-fry at 400°F (205°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking halfway.
How do I meal prep it?
Bake the falafel and store separately from veggies; assemble wraps just before eating.
Nutrition
| Calories | 520 |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Carbs | 60 g |
| Fat | 22 g |