Lebanese Falafel Pita Wrap
A delicious Lebanese falafel wrap bursting with flavor.
Enjoy a taste of Lebanon with this authentic falafel pita sandwich, featuring freshly prepared falafel balls, crisp vegetables, and a zesty tahini sauce wrapped in soft Lebanese pita bread.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Servings: 1 sandwich
Full Ingredient List
- 1 Lebanese pita bread
- 3 falafel balls
- 1/3 medium tomato, thinly sliced
- 1/3 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3 small radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 handful parsley leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 handful mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 handful Lebanese pickles, strained and cut to fit the sandwich
- 1 drizzle tahini sauce
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Falafel Pita Sandwich
Tools and Equipment
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
| Quantity | Name | Preparation Notes | Substitutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lebanese pita bread | ||
| 3 | Falafel balls | ||
| 1/3 medium | Tomato | thinly sliced | |
| 1/3 medium | Onion | thinly sliced | |
| 3 small | Radishes | thinly sliced | |
| 1 handful | Parsley leaves | roughly chopped | |
| 1 handful | Mint leaves | roughly chopped | |
| 1 handful | Lebanese pickles | strained and cut to fit the sandwich | |
| 1 drizzle | Tahini sauce |
Instructions
- Step 1: Pull apart a single Lebanese pita bread and then layer the two halves on top of each other on some parchment paper, which will be used to wrap the falafel pita sandwich.
- Step 2: Place 3 falafel balls on the bread, about 3/4 down toward the end closest to you and then give them a squash to break them apart.
- Step 3: Add layers of chopped parsley leaves, chopped mint leaves, radish, tomato, and onion.
- Step 4: Add the Lebanese pickles in a single layer, according to their size.
- Step 5: Drizzle the falafel sauce liberally all over the filling.
- Step 6: Fold the bottom of the pita bread up over the filling, then fold the right side over, and roll like a burrito. Place the pita sandwich half on the parchment paper and roll it away from you, then twist the end like a bonbon.
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 187kcal
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 3g
Additional Information
Notes: For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pita bread. Lebanese pickles add an important salty flavor.
Background: Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern food made primarily from chickpeas and or fava beans. It is often a staple in Lebanese cuisine.
Geographic Region: Middle Eastern
Occasion: Casual lunch or dinner
Recommended Pairings
- Spicy Lebanese potatoes
- Tabbouleh
- Cauliflower bites
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