Ultimate Falafel Sandwich
Here’s how to make the very best falafel sandwich! It captures those craveable flavors with crispy falafel, crunchy veggie toppings, and creamy sauces that rival your favorite restaurant.
- Prep
- 50 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 1 hr
- Yield
- 6
Ingredients 9
- 1 recipe Classic Falafel (or Baked Falafel )
- 6 flatbreads or pita bread*
- 1 recipe Tzatziki , Cilantro Sauce , or Tahini Sauce
- ½ cup hummus (optional)
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped or 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce or green cabbage (or sliced cucumbers)
- 1/2 small red onion, sliced
- Chopped cilantro , flat leaf parsley, or dill, to garnish
- Optional: Store-bought harissa, roasted eggplant for an over-the-top sandwich
Method 5
- 01
Make the falafel or baked falafel . (Note: For classic falafel, the dried chickpeas must be soaked overnight.) Use the refrigeration time for the falafel dough to do the steps below.
- 02
If using homemade bread, make the flatbread . (You can make it in advance. It stores well!) If using store-bought bread, warm the bread before serving in a 300-degree oven for a few minutes until pliable.
- 03
Make the sauce, either tzatziki , cilantro , or tahini sauce .
- 04
Chop the tomatoes , lettuce, and red onion.
- 05
Slather the bottom of the pita with hummus or some of the sauce, then add the falafel, chopped vegetables, and chopped herbs. Liberally spoon over the sauce.
Provenance
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