Name: Crispy Falafel Wraps with Zesty Slaw & Lemon Tahini Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 store-bought falafels; 4 large vegan wraps or flatbreads; 2 cups shredded red cabbage; 1 large carrot, julienned; 1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 2 tbsp olive oil (plus more for reheating); 1/2 lemon, juiced; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/3 cup tahini; 2 tbsp warm water; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tbsp maple syrup; 1/2 tsp ground cumin

Crispy Falafel Wraps with Zesty Slaw & Lemon Tahini Sauce

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These Crispy Falafel Wraps are a vibrant, satisfying vegan dinner perfect for cool Canadian evenings. The trick is to reheat your store-bought falafels in a hot skillet for maximum crispiness, inspired by high-heat wok techniques. Paired with a crunchy, lemony slaw and a creamy, garlicky tahini sauce, every bite balances texture and flavor—crisp, creamy, zesty, and fresh! The wraps are easy to assemble, making them ideal for a weeknight meal or a satisfying lunch. Plus, they're beautiful and bursting with color for an Instagram-worthy plate.

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Lightly brush with olive oil.
Add falafels in a single layer and sear, tossing frequently, until heated through and crisp on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
In a mixing bowl, toss cabbage, carrot, cucumber, and cilantro with 2 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Set aside for slaw.
In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, warm water, minced garlic, maple syrup, cumin, and a pinch of salt until smooth and pourable. Add more water if needed.
Warm wraps briefly in the hot skillet, about 15 seconds per side, until pliable.
To assemble, spread a generous spoonful of lemon tahini sauce on each wrap. Top with slaw, then divide crispy falafels (3 per wrap) over the veggies. Drizzle with more tahini sauce.
Fold the bottom of the wrap up, then roll tightly. Slice in half and serve immediately.