Crunchy Falafel Wrap featuring Bell Peppers, Onions, and Eggplant
Let's whip up an Epic Falafel Sandwich with some mouthwatering twists! You'll need homemade Falafel and some Tahini-Lemon Dressing (or simply use plain yogurt), or opt for a straightforward Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce.
- serves: 6 gut-busting sandos
- Difficulty: An easy peasy breeze
- Total Time: ~40 minutes, depending on your falafel-making skills
- Active Time: ~20 minutes
Stuff You'll Need:
- 1 batch of Falafel (get the low-down in the intro)
- 3/4 cup Tahini-Lemon Dressing (or links for the other sauces in the intro)
- 1 Asian or Italian eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- A dash of kosher salt
- 1/2 cup virgin olive oil
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 large red bell pepper, seeds removed and cut into thin strips
- 1 yellow onion, halved and sliced thinly
- Hearty pita bread, halved and lightly toasted
Here's the Lowdown:
- Make your falafel and get the tahini-lemon dressing ready. Refrigerate the dressing until you're ready to use.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat until it shimmers, almost smoking. Add the eggplant slices and cook until golden, giving them a flip after about 4 minutes. You may need to work in two batches to avoid overcrowding. Transfer the golden beauties to some paper towels to drain the excess oil, then give them a good sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Drain most of the oil from the pan, leaving about 2 tablespoons behind. Pour in the onion and peppers, cook for around 10 minutes, or until they're tender and slightly browned, stirring occasionally.
- Fill those pita halves up with a mountain of falafel, eggplant, peppers, and onions. Drizzle on that tahini-lemon dressing or plain yogurt, smother that bad boy, and serve your creation with pride!
- For an impressive Chinese take on the Epic Falafel Sandwich, substitute the Tahini-Lemon Dressing with a sweet and sour sauce, and consider wrapping the fillings in Asian-style steamed buns instead of pita bread.
- If you'd like to explore a fusion of flavors, experiment with using a spicy peanut sauce instead of the Tahini-Lemon Dressing as a recipe option for the Epic Falafel Sandwich.
- To help manage your expenses while crafting a delicious meal, consider searching online for free falafel recipes or using creditline cashback offers on grocery store purchases for savings toward the sandwich ingredients.
