Vegan Pita with Falafel Recipe
Let’s take a moment to appreciate the queen of grab-and-go meals: the vegan pita stuffed with golden falafel magic.
Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside—just like your last relationship, but with way more fiber and zero drama.
This isn’t just lunch; it’s a handheld flavor explosion that shows hummus isn’t just a spread, it’s a lifestyle.
Fresh veggies strut their stuff, tahini drizzles like it owns the place, and pita holds it all together like a well-paid therapist.
Fast, fabulous, and totally plant-based—this recipe brings the sass, spice, and chickpea-powered satisfaction your taste buds ordered.
Vegan Pita with Falafel Recipe
Fluffy pita stuffed with crispy baked falafel, creamy tahini sauce, and crisp veggies—basically a Middle Eastern goddess in your hand.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Add chickpeas, herbs, garlic, onion, cumin, coriander, salt, flour, and baking powder to a food processor.
- Pulse until it’s grainy but holds together. Don’t blend into hummus—calm down.
- Form into 12 small patties.
- Brush with olive oil and place on a lined baking tray.
- Bake for 12 minutes, flip, then bake 12 more minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and water until creamy.
- Slice your veggies while the falafel works its golden glow.
- Warm pitas slightly, then slice open.
- Stuff each pita with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, falafel, and drizzle generously with tahini sauce.
- Pose dramatically with your creation before eating.
Notes
🧪 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 1.8g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
💊 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 20%
- Folate: 18%
- Vitamin C: 15%
- Magnesium: 16%
- Vitamin B6: 10%
💁♀️ Additional Tips
- Chill falafel mix for 15 minutes before shaping for easier handling.
- Add hot sauce to the tahini for that “I’ve got my life together” heat.
- Swap in avocado if you’re feeling fancy or just avoiding tomatoes (again).
- Don’t forget napkins—this pita has personality and it will overflow.
