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🍽️ Crispy Falafel Tortillas with Creamy Yoghurt Tahini Sauce
537 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings
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Ingredients
- 2 spring onions
- 1 garlic clove
- 0.5 bunch parsley (10 g)
- 1 handful mint (5 g)
- 600 g chickpeas (can; drained weight)
- 3 tbsp tahini (45 g; sesame paste)
- 4 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp chickpea flour (10 g)
- salt
- pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp rapeseed oil
- 150 g frozen edamame (shelled)
- 150 g yogurt (3.5% fat)
- 8 small wholemeal tortilla wraps (15 cm diameter)
Instructions
- 1. Wash the spring onions thoroughly and slice them into thin rings.
- 2. Peel the garlic cloves.
- 3. Wash the fresh herbs, shake them dry, and pluck off the leaves.
- 4. Set aside a few nice mint leaves for decoration.
- 5. Rinse the chickpeas and let them drain well in a sieve.
- 6. Place the chickpeas together with the prepared onions, garlic, herbs, tahini, two tablespoons of lime juice, baking powder, and chickpea flour into a blender or food processor.
- 7. Blend the mixture into a thick, moldable paste.
- 8. Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and cumin to taste.
- 9. Shape the mixture into 24 small, equal-sized balls (falafel).
- 10. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- 11. Fry the falafel in batches in the pan.
- 12. Fry them for about 10 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- 13. Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- 14. Cook the edamame in the boiling water for about 5 minutes.
- 15. Drain the edamame and let them drain well.
- 16. Whisk the yoghurt with the remaining lime juice in a small bowl.
- 17. Heat a clean pan and place the tortillas inside.
- 18. Warm each tortilla for about 2 minutes on both sides.
- 19. Place the cooked falafel and the edamame onto the tortillas.
- 20. Drizzle the yoghurt tahini sauce over the filling.
- 21. Sprinkle the tortillas with the reserved mint leaves and a pinch of salt.
- 22. Roll the tortillas tightly and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
- kcal: 537
- Protein: 22 g · Fett/Fat: 20 g · Carbs: 64 g