Description

Smash falafel pita is a fun twist on the classic falafel wrap, featuring crispy, smashed falafel tucked into warm pita bread with fresh veggies and flavorful sauces. It’s a street-food-style vegetarian meal that’s easy to customize and perfect for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

8 falafel patties (homemade or store-bought)
4 pita breads or flatbreads
1/2 cup hummus
1/4 cup tahini sauce or garlic sauce
1 cup lettuce or mixed greens
1 tomato, diced or sliced
1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
1/4 cup pickled red onions or pickles
2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking or drizzling)
Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)

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Instructions

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
Place the falafel patties in the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
Use a spatula to gently smash each patty and let cook for another minute to crisp up more.
Warm the pita bread briefly in a skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
Spread a layer of hummus inside each pita.
Place smashed falafel patties inside the pita.
Top with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled onions, and fresh herbs.
Drizzle with tahini or garlic sauce and a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
Fold or wrap the pita and serve immediately.

Notes

Warming the pita helps prevent tearing when assembling.You can use naan or lavash instead of pita for a different texture.Make it a bowl by serving falafel over rice or salad instead of pita.Store leftover falafel in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in a skillet or air fryer.For extra flavor, add grilled eggplant or spicy harissa.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 pita sandwich
Calories: 380
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 0mg