How to Make a Falafel Sandwich

Falafel is a healthy, vegetarian-friendly meal from the Middle East and Mediterranean. It can be enjoyed alone with a dipping sauce or as a filling for a sandwich or wrap. Falafel is made with chickpeas and spices and can be made ahead of time for easy preparation. If you're looking for a meat-free lunch or snack, here's how to make a tasty falafel sandwich.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 pita bread round
• 1 medium tomato
• 1/2 yellow onion
• 1 teaspoon fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon sandwich pickle
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 6 small falafel balls
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

1. Prepare the pita bread. Heat the oil in a small frying pan and heat the pita bread until lightly brown. Set on paper towel and cut in half.

2. Stuff the pita pockets with vegetables. Stuff each pita pocket with chopped onions, tomato and parsley.

3. Add the falafel. Place three falafel balls inside each pita pocket.

4. Top with pickle. Add a spoonful of pickle on top of falafel.

5. Drizzle with tahini. Drizzle the falafel balls with one tablespoon of tahini.

6. Enjoy!

Tips & Warnings

• Wrap up the sandwiches in foil immediately after filling to preserve the heat.
• Heat up the pita bread in a microwave to save on time.
• Try making a falafel wrap with lavash bread or tortillas for variation.
• The falafel sandwich is best served warm; it can become very dry and tasteless if it is left unwrapped or served cold.