Ingredients
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For the Chickpea Falafel:
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2 15 -ounce cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
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1 small red onion, roughly chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
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1 Salt and pepper to taste
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2 tablespoons chickpea flour (or all-purpose flour)
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For the Tahini Sauce:
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1/2 cup tahini
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1 Juice of 1 lemon
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 Salt and pepper to taste
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2 -4 tablespoons water (adjust for desired consistency)
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For the Wrap Assembly:
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1 Whole wheat or gluten-free pitas
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1 Sliced cucumber
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1 Sliced tomato
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1 Sliced red onion
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1 Sliced bell peppers
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1 Lettuce or arugula leaves
Directions
Customize your wrap with your favorite Middle Eastern toppings and enjoy the satisfying crunch of falafel paired with creamy tahini sauce in each bite. Perfect for lunch or dinner!
Steps
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). |
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In a food processor, combine chickpeas, red onion, minced garlic, parsley, cilantro, ground cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Pulse until the mixture forms a coarse texture but sticks together. |
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Transfer the chickpea mixture to a bowl and add chickpea flour (or all-purpose flour). Mix well. |
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Form the mixture into small patties or balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. |
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until falafels are golden brown, flipping them halfway through. |
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While the falafels are baking, prepare the tahini sauce. In a bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Add water gradually until you achieve the desired drizzling consistency. Set aside. |
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Warm the pitas in the oven for a few minutes or on a stovetop griddle. |
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To assemble the wrap, spread a generous spoonful of tahini sauce onto a warm pita. |
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Add falafel patties, cucumber slices, tomato slices, red onion, bell peppers, and lettuce or arugula leaves. |
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Fold the sides of the pita over the fillings, creating a wrap. |
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Serve immediately, and enjoy your Middle Eastern Chickpea Falafel Wrap! |
