Falafel Wrap with Lemon Tahini Sauce

Falafel Wrap with Lemon Tahini Sauce

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Recipe for Falafel Wrap with Lemon Tahini Sauce. Falafels are often deep-fried which gives them a crunchy texture, but also extra calories.

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Ingredients

  • 1 can (19 oz/540 ml) chickpeas, drained and rinsed well
  • 3/4cup (175 ml) coarsely chopped parsley
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) coarsely chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) coarsely chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup (50 ml) whole-wheat breadcrumbs
  • 1 medium egg
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp (1 ml) coarse sea salt
  • Pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) canola oil
  • 1/4cup (50 ml) tahini
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp (25 ml) water
  • 2 cups (500 ml) coarsely chopped spinach
  • 1 large tomato, sliced
  • 3 whole-wheat or multigrain pitas (6 inch/15 cm each), cut in half and opened to form a pocket; You can also use 10" whole wheat wraps if you prefer

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