Mediterranean Falafel Wraps with Tzatziki

Ingredients

• 2 cups chickpeas, cooked and drained
• 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 tablespoons flour
• to taste salt and pepper
• 1 cup vegetable oil, for frying

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 cup cucumber, grated and drained
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• to taste salt and pepper

• 4 pieces pita bread
• 1 cup lettuce, shredded
• 1 cup tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

1. 01
   In a food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, baking powder, flour, salt, and pepper. Pulse until mixture is coarse and sticks together when pressed.
2. 02
   Form the mixture into small balls or patties, about the size of a walnut.
3. 03
   Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the falafel balls until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
4. 04
   Remove falafel from the skillet and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
5. 05
   To prepare the tzatziki sauce, mix Greek yogurt, cucumber, dill, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir until well combined.
6. 06
   Warm the pita bread briefly in an oven or on a skillet.
7. 07
   Assemble the wraps by spreading tzatziki sauce on the pita, adding lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and falafel. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.
8. 08
   Roll up the pita to enclose the filling and serve immediately.