Recipe

Grilled falafel wraps

Mar 27, 2013 1:00pm
  • 20 mins preparation
  • 10 mins cooking
  • Serves 4
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Ingredients

Grilled falafel wraps
  • 2 400 g cans chickpeas, rinsed
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 cup chopped coriander, plus sprigs, to serve
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/3 cup plain flour
  • cooking oil spray
  • 4 pita pockets
  • 2 lebanese cucumbers, cut into ribbons
  • 1 red capsicum, chopped
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat greek-style natural yogurt

Method

Grilled falafel wraps
  • 1
    Process chickpeas, onion, ground coriander, cumin, chopped coriander and egg white in a food processor until mixture comes together. Transfer chickpea mixture to a bowl. Stir in flour. Season. Firmly shape mixture into 20 oval patties.
  • 2
    Preheat a barbecue to high. Spray falafels with oil; cook for 3 minutes each side or until golden and warmed. Cook pitas for 1 minute each side or until heated.
  • 3
    Meanwhile, combine cucumber and capsicum in a bowl. Season.
  • 4
    To serve, open one side of each pita. Fill with falafels, cucumber salad, then top with yogurt. Top with coriander sprigs.

Notes

You can substitute parsley for the fresh coriander. Add 1/2 teaspoon dried chili flakes to falafel mixture for a spicy version. Try bought tzatziki instead of yogurt.

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