Falafel wrap is a very tasty and satisfying vegan recipe from the Middle East. This wrap is stuffed with three of the most popular Arabic dishes-falafel, hummus, and tabbouleh. It can be enjoyed at any time of the day.
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One of my favorite Middle Eastern dishes to eat is Falafel wrap. If you ever go to a Middle Eastern restaurant and couldn't find any good vegan or vegetarian dish, order a falafel wrap. It will never let you down. And, you can have it at any time of the day.
If you are a fan of Middle Eastern food you will love these vegan wraps because they are stuffed with three most popular Arabic dishes- Falafel, hummus, and Tabbouleh.
These wraps are very filling so they can be enjoyed not only as an appetizer but served in the main meal too.
I started eating Falafel wraps only after shifting to Dubai but now so much in love with them that I will continue making them frequently- no matter where in the world I live.
Type of bread to use
To make these wraps, Middle Eastern flatbreads with medium thickness are the best.
If you have thick pita bread, cut them into half to make pockets and then stuff everything inside the pockets.
When I crave these wraps but couldn't find any Middle Eastern bread, I use wheat tortilla or roti to make them. Though slightly different in taste, it's still delicious enough to satisfy my taste buds. You can try that too.
Tips & Tricks
- Instead of plain hummus, you can also add a more flavorful variety of hummus like beetroot hummus, pepper hummus, etc.
- Though I feel hummus tastes the best in falafel wraps, if you don't like it, use any other dip or spread of your choice like Muhummara.
- Making hummus at home is very easy, you can check my homemade hummus recipe. But, store-bought hummus which is easily available everywhere these days, can also be used in this recipe. Or, you can buy it online.
- I love the freshness of Tabbouleh so use it but feel free to add any salad you like.
More Vegan/ Vegetarian Middle Eastern recipes
It's a misconception that Middle Eastern food is all about meat. Yes, it's dominated by non-vegetarian dishes but there are a lot of delicious vegan and vegetarian recipes too, in this cuisine. You can check some of them below:
- Middle Eastern Bean Salad-Balela (Vegan)
- Fattoush
- Vegan Arabic Sandwich with chickpeas and eggplant
- Egyptian farro salad (vegetarian)
- Red lentil soup
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Easy falafel wrap
Ingredients
Ingredients for falafel
- 1.5 cups dried chickpeas
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup chopped parsley
- 1 cup chopped coriander leaves
- 1/2 cup chopped spring onion green part only
- 7-8 fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 tbsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tbsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tbsp red chili powder
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Salt as per taste
- Oil for deep frying
Ingredients for Tabbouleh
- 0.5 cup bulgur wheat
- 1.5 cups boiling water
- 4 cups finely chopped parsley use only the leaves and soft stalk
- 0.25 cups finely chopped spring onion both white and green part
- 7-8 fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup finely chopped cucumber
- 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes preferably Persian cucumber
- 4 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt as per taste
Other ingredients
- 6 Any Middle Eastern flatbread with medium thickness
- 1 cup hummus homemade/ store bought
- 1.5 cups roughly chopped cabbage
- 1.5 cups thinly sliced tomatoes
- 1.5 cups thinly sliced cucumber
- 0.5 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 cup carrot juliennes
- 2 teaspoon ground black pepper adjust as per taste
- Salt as per taste
Instructions
Making Falafel
- Soak chickpeas in water for at least 7-8 hours or overnight. In the morning strain the chickpeas and discard all the extra water.
- Put all the ingredients except oil in a grinder and make a coarse paste. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Heat oil in a wok. Take a little portion of the paste in your hands and make small lime size balls by rolling between your palms. Deep fry the balls until they turn golden brown from all the sides. Take out on a kitchen paper towel. Keep aside
Making Tabbouleh
- Put bulgar wheat in a bowl and add boiling water. Cover the bowl with a lid for 10-15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, remove the lid, fluff the bulgar wheat with a fork and add all the remaining ingredients. Toss well.
Assembling the wrap
- Take a flatbread and spread some chopped cabbage, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and carrots. Sprinkle some salt and pepper.
- Put a few falafels on top.
- Top it with some hummus.
- Finally cover with loads of tabbouleh and roll the bread. Enjoy with your favorite Middle Eastern dip.
Notes
- Instead of Tabbouleh, you can use any other salad of your choice.
- Both homemade and store-bought hummus can be used. You can also use a different variety of hummus like beetroot hummus.
- If you don't like hummus, feel free to use any other dip or spread like muhammara.
- Skip or add any vegetables of your choice like beetroot, bell peppers, etc.
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