Hearty Mediterranean Falafel Wrap

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper
• for frying vegetable oil

• 1 cup tahini
• 1 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 cup water, warm
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• to taste salt

• 4 large whole wheat wraps
• 1 cup lettuce, shredded
• 1 cup tomato, diced
• 1 cup cucumber, sliced
• 1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Method

1. 01
   Drain the soaked chickpeas and add them to a food processor along with onion, parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
2. 02
   Pulse the mixture until it is well combined and forms a coarse paste. Do not over-process.
3. 03
   Shape the mixture into small balls or patties using your hands.
4. 04
   Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the falafel in batches until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides. Drain on paper towels.
5. 05
   To prepare the tahini sauce, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, warm water, garlic, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
6. 06
   Lay out the whole wheat wraps and spread a generous amount of tahini sauce on each.
7. 07
   Place a few falafel balls on each wrap, followed by lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
8. 08
   Drizzle more tahini sauce over the top, then fold the wraps tightly, securing them with a toothpick if needed.
9. 09
   Serve immediately and enjoy your hearty Mediterranean falafel wraps.