Falafel Wraps

These versatile vegan falafels will convert even a hardcore carnivore. Drizzle with the Garlicky Dill Sauce as an appetizer or enjoy in a wrap of pita bread.

Falafel Wraps

These versatile vegan falafels will convert even a hardcore carnivore. Drizzle with the Garlicky Dill Sauce as an appetizer or enjoy in a wrap of pita bread.

Course

Main
Prep time

30 Mins
cook time

60 Mins
servings

15 patties

Author

@goofyfootfoods
Images by

@appetizingaperture

Ingredients

Burgers

3 cups Lotus Foods Organic Tricolor Blend Rice, cooked
1 cup oats
1 can chickpeas, drained
1 cup cauliflower
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
½ yellow onion, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup cauliflower
1 tsp high-quality sea salt
¼ cup water or chickpea liquid reserved from can
2 tbsp ground golden flax seeds
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp ground coriander
½ tsp freshly ground pepper, to taste

Vegan Dill Garlic Sauce

1 cup cashews, soaked overnight
2 tbsp fresh dill
1 lemon, juiced
1 tbsp coconut aminos
¼ cup almond milk or water (add 1 tbsp at a time until desired consistency is achieved)
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pinch sea salt
freshly cracked pepper (optional)

product used in the recipe

Organic Tricolor Blend Rice

1

Cook rice according to directions on package or use leftover rice.
2

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment for cooking patties.
3

Pulse oats in a food processor or coffee grinder until a coarse meal forms. Set aside.
4

Place drained chickpeas in a food processor. Pulse 5-6 times, or until chickpeas are slightly mashed.
5

Buzz cauliflower in a food processor until it resembles grains of rice.
6

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil, onion, and celery. Sauté until slightly soft (~3-4 mins). Quickly add garlic, cauliflower rice and a pinch of sea salt. Stir and continue cooking for another 2-3 mins. Remove from heat.
7

Mix all ingredients together until combined. Form hamburger-sized (~3-inch) falafels (like hamburger patties) and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
8

Place in preheated oven for 15 mins. Remove and flip patties over. Continue to cook for another 10-15 mins, or a little longer if making thicker burger patties.
9

For a crispier falafel, add 1 tbsp olive oil to a skillet over medium heat. Add cooked patties and let them sizzle until slightly brown. Flip and repeat on other side.
10

Serve with dill garlic sauce on burger bun, pita bread or on a bed of greens.
11

For Vegan Dill Garlic Sauce: add all ingredients to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend until creamy or desired consistency (~5-7 mins).
12

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Drizzle over falafel before serving.