Ingredients
Falafel
- 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas (from a can or home cooked)
- ½ small red onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Tzatziki Sauce
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ small cucumber, grated & squeezed dry
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Wrap Assembly
- 4 large flatbreads/pita wraps
- ½ cup pickled onions
- ½ cup pickled radishes
- ½ cup shredded lettuce or baby greens
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- Fresh herbs to garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Falafel Mixture: In a food processor, pulse the cooked chickpeas, chopped onion, minced garlic, fresh parsley, cilantro, ground cumin, smoked paprika, baking soda, all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper together until combined but still slightly chunky. Then refrigerate the mixture for 15 minutes to help it firm up for easier shaping.
- Cook the Falafel: Shape the chilled mixture into small round patties about 1.5 inches wide. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Place the patties carefully in the pan and cook for 3–4 minutes on each side until they are crispy and golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Make the Tzatziki Sauce: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated and squeezed cucumber, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and finely chopped dill. Mix well and season with salt and black pepper to your taste.
- Warm the Flatbreads: Lightly heat the flatbreads or pita wraps to make them more pliable and warm for wrapping.
- Assemble the Wraps: Spread a generous layer of tzatziki sauce over each flatbread. Add several falafel patties on top.
- Add Fresh Ingredients: Layer shredded lettuce or baby greens, halved cherry tomatoes, pickled onions, pickled radishes, and crumbled feta cheese (if using) over the falafel.
- Garnish and Finish: Garnish with fresh herbs and an extra drizzle of tzatziki sauce for added flavor.
- Serve: Wrap or fold the flatbreads depending on their type and serve immediately to enjoy the falafel wraps at their crispest and freshest.
Notes
- Refrigerating the falafel mixture helps it bind better, making patties easier to shape and cook.
- Adjust the level of garlic and spices to your taste preference.
- You can substitute fresh herbs with dried ones in a pinch but fresh herbs provide more vibrant flavor.
- Use gluten-free flour if you want a gluten-free version of this recipe.
- For a vegan alternative, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt and skip feta cheese.
- Make sure to squeeze out excess moisture from the cucumber to prevent watery tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
