This high-protein vegan falafel recipe is easy to make and very satiating.
Falafels are a traditional Mediterranean dish that people have been enjoying for centuries. They are hearty and healthy vegan patties made of cooked chickpeas, garlic, cilantro, parsley, and dried herbs.
The most common way to eat them is in a pita with garnishes of tomatoes, cucumbers and onions. But I also like them on top of a salad or in a wrap.
Most vegan falafels are deep fried, but I always like to take a healthier approach so I bake them. They will get a little crisp especially if you oil the baking sheet a touch or brush them with oil.
Also, I would be remiss not to mention the extraordinary health benefits.
Hands down, chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) are one of the healthiest foods you can consume.
They are a great source of fiber and plant-based protein. Not only that, chickpeas contain essential nutrients like iron and folate. And minerals like manganese. Research has shown that anxiety is linked to manganese deficiencies, so if you are feeling anxious, eat some garbanzo beans.
You can find dry chickpeas in the bulk section of your grocery store or in the legume aisle. Store them in an airtight container for up to a year. Always remember, the longer they're stored, the more moisture they lose which increases their cooking time.
Canned chickpeas are just pre-cooked chickpeas. Drain them but save that aquafaba liquid. That chickpea liquid is a good egg replacer. Also, rinse the pre-cooked beans to remove the excess salt.
That's it. Hope you enjoy this baked vegan falafel as much as we did.
Don't forget to add all your favorite sandwich enhancers to your wrap. I like veggies with a bite, so I include cucumber, red onion, and crispy lettuce. I also included a tangy lemon tahini dressing recipe for dipping or spreading.
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Vegan Falafel Baked Sandwich Wrap Recipe
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (save the chickpea liquid)
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon of chickpea liquid (aquafaba)
- ¼ onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Fresh Ground black pepper
- 1-2 teaspoons of Extra-Virgin olive-oil for browning
- 1 tablespoon hot water
- ¼ cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
- 2 tablespoons minced shallot
- 3-4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Put the chickpeas in a large bowl or food processor. Process or mash with a potato masher to break up the chickpeas.
- Add the onion, garlic, aquafaba, coriander, cumin, cayenne pepper, baking soda, salt, pepper, parsley, cilantro and lemon juice. Pulse or mash to to make a thick paste.
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and spray or brush with a little olive oil to help them brown. You could also brush the tops of the patties with olive oil.
- Scoop up golf ball size balls of the mixture and flatten them into 12 patties. I like to form them as flat as I can so the patty surface touches the pan as much as possible for browning.
- Bake until the patties are slightly puffed and deep brown, about 20 minutes, turning them over halfway through cooking.
- Place the tahini, water, garlic, lemon juice, shallots into a bowl or food processor. Blend well and adding additional water and/or lemon juice to create a sauce with a smooth consistency. Add the parsley and combine. The amount of liquid you need depends upon how thick you want your sauce to be. This can be refrigerated up to a week.
- Assemble your wrap. Spread lemon tahini sauce on a tortilla. Add your favorite sandwich enhancers. I like cucumber slices, red onion, avocado and crunchy lettuce or cabbage. You can also serve on small rolls,or pita pockets.
Excellent recipe
Add another…1/2 cup fresh roasted peanuts…brown skins removed…….pulse to powder them….add salt, bhack pepper powder….made mustard (any kind)..a wee bit of sugar and peanut oil or olive oil…till the mixture becomes spreadable. It can be sealed in a glass jar and kept in the fridge for about a week.
Great idea Maitreye and I love peanuts!
These look great and I bet if they are air fried they’d take on that crispyness!
Hi Pam – That is a great idea – I have never used an air-fryer and I have been meaning to get one. Thanks for stopping by and for being part of our healthy community!
Wow! Thank you for this easy falafel recipe! I’ve been wanting to try a good falafel recipe, and this one did not disappoint. So tasty and easy to make!
These are wonderful! Thank you so much for the recipe!
Hi Liz – Thanks for the kind words and for being part of our healthy community!