Baked Falafel Wrap

Baked Falafel Wrap

Warm pita wraps filled with herb-packed baked chickpea falafel, fresh vegetables, and lemon tahini sauce.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Place the chickpeas in the large_bowl and cover generously with cool water. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours, then drain thoroughly in the colander.

    Timer: 480 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 200.0 gr Dried Chickpeas

    Cookware: colander, large bowl

  2. Step 2

    Preheat the oven to 220°C.

    Cookware: oven

  3. Step 3

    Process the drained chickpeas, onion, 8 gr garlic, parsley, and cilantro until finely minced but not puréed.

    Ingredients used: 15.0 gr Cilantro, 30.0 gr Flat-Leaf Parsley, 8.0 gr Garlic, 100.0 gr Onion

    Cookware: food processor

  4. Step 4

    Add the cumin, coriander, baking powder, flour, 4 gr salt, and black pepper. Pulse just until combined, then let the mixture rest for 10 minutes.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 4.0 gr Baking Powder, 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 4.0 gr Coriander, 4.0 gr Cumin, 4.0 gr Salt, 20.0 gr Wheat Flour

    Cookware: food processor

  5. Step 5

    Use 15 ml olive oil to grease the baking_sheet. Firmly shape the mixture into 16 small, flattened patties, arrange them on the sheet, and brush them with the remaining 15 ml olive oil.

    Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Olive Oil

    Cookware: baking sheet

  6. Step 6

    Bake the falafel at 220°C until the undersides are browned and the patties release easily from the sheet.

    Timer: 12 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking sheet, oven

  7. Step 7

    Turn the falafel and continue baking until browned, firm in the center, and at least 74°C internally.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking sheet, oven

  8. Step 8

    Whisk the tahini and lemon juice in the small_bowl. Whisk in the water, remaining 4 gr garlic, and remaining 2 gr salt until smooth and pourable.

    Ingredients used: 4.0 gr Garlic, 30.0 ml Lemon Juice, 2.0 gr Salt, 60.0 gr Tahini, 45.0 ml Water

    Cookware: small bowl, whisk

  9. Step 9

    Combine the tomato, cucumber, and romaine lettuce in the large_bowl.

    Ingredients used: 200.0 gr Cucumber, 90.0 gr Romaine Lettuce, 240.0 gr Tomato

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, large bowl

  10. Step 10

    Place the pita breads on the baking_sheet and warm them at 220°C until flexible.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 4.0 piece Pita Bread

    Cookware: baking sheet, oven

  11. Step 11

    Divide the baked falafel and prepared vegetables among the warm pita breads. Spoon over the lemon tahini sauce, fold into wraps, and serve immediately.

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: medium

Soak the chickpeas under refrigeration, wash the vegetables, prevent the raw falafel mixture from contacting ready-to-eat ingredients, and bake the patties until firm and at least 74°C internally. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 days.

Risk factors

  • Long soaking time for dried chickpeas
  • Raw soaked-chickpea mixture
  • Hot oven and baking sheet
  • Fresh vegetables served without further cooking