Baked Falafel Sandwiches

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This street-style falafel sandwich is herbaceous, tangy and rich. The falafel gets nice and crispy in the oven while the veggies inside keep it simple and fresh. Make the tahini sauce (see Associated Recipes) ahead of time for easy prep. Wrapping the sandwich in foil makes it a perfect bring-along lunch and helps hold it together for eating on the go.

baked falafel sandwich
Prep Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 sandwich wraps
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Ingredients

  • Cooking spray

  • 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed

  • ½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • ½ cup grated red onion, plus 1 cup thinly sliced, divided

  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs

  • 1 tablespoon tahini

  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 large clove garlic, grated

  • 1 cup thinly sliced English cucumber

  • 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 4 (10-inch) whole-wheat wraps

  • 2 cups loosely packed arugula

  • 1 large tomato, cut into 8 slices

  • 1 recipe Tahini Sauce with Lemon & Garlic

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil; coat with cooking spray.

  2. Pulse chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, grated onion, panko, tahini, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, cumin, salt and garlic in a food processor until a coarse meal forms, 10 to 12 pulses, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. Shape the mixture into 4 (1/2-inch-thick) patties (about 1/2 cup each). Arrange the patties on the prepared baking sheet; coat tops with cooking spray. Bake for 10 minutes. Flip the patties; coat tops with cooking spray. Continue baking until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, combine sliced onion, cucumber, oil and the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a medium bowl. Let stand at room temperature, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes.

  4. Remove the patties from the oven; let cool for 5 minutes. Cut in half.

  5. Meanwhile, place wraps directly on oven racks; bake until just warmed through, about 1 minute.

  6. Add arugula to the cucumber mixture; toss to combine. Place the warmed wraps on a work surface; top evenly with the arugula mixture, falafel halves, tomato slices and tahini sauce. Working with 1 wrap at a time, fold 1 side of the wrap over the center and roll up burrito-style. Wrap the bottom half with foil to hold the wrap together.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, March 2020

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

517 Calories
24g Fat
65g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 sandwich
Calories 517
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 65g 23%
Dietary Fiber 11g 39%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 16g 31%
Total Fat 24g 31%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Vitamin A 1439IU 29%
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Folate 91mcg 23%
Sodium 1010mg 44%
Calcium 291mg 22%
Iron 5mg 25%
Magnesium 54mg 13%
Potassium 441mg 9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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