Falafel Burritos from Scratch

If you can make an exceptional burrito from scratch, congratulations! From the soft and pliable tortillas to the homemade falafel and mayo sauce, there is nothing more satisfying for me than making favorite take-outs completely from scratch in my own kitchen.

If it seemed time-consuming, like an extra step on your to-do list, you can perform simple prep-ahead steps. If you have a good supply of soaked chickpeas in your freezer, making dinner is just a case of heating tortillas and blending the mixture for falafel.

Learn how to make famous Mexican flatbread without yeast using only 4 ingredients. The essential ingredients consist of good all-purpose flour, sparkling water, and baking powder. Here’s a grandma’s hack – always stir a pinch of granulated sugar into the flour. Because they keep well, these tortillas can be made in advance and warmed in the microwave or on a pan. Whether you use a mixer or whisk to mix the batter, it's incredibly important to give the dough a little rest. This helps relax the gluten, which makes tortillas more elastic. They become soft and chewy, it’s just amazing how easy and delicious they are! And last but not least – always stir a pinch of love into the batter!

Falafel patties are packed with plant power from veggies and herbs, and protein from the chickpeas. They are freezer-friendly so they can be prepped ahead of time. Using dry chickpeas and soaking them will give your falafel great texture so please do not be tempted to swap these with canned chickpeas. Plus, always chill the mixture for falafel for at least 2 hours before making the patties. Do not forget to add baking powder to the mixture; it helps to make the falafel fluffy and light once they are cooked. I love falafel in these warm tortillas with vegan condiments and fresh salad. How about you?

Falafel Burritos from Scratch 🌯🌯

Ready in about 40 minutes

Servings 4

Ingredients

Falafel:

2 cups chickpeas, soaked overnight

2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped

1 medium onion

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon ground cumin

Sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Tortillas:

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup chickpea flour

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

A pinch of brown sugar

A pinch of turmeric powder

1/3 cup water

Burritos:

4 tablespoons vegan yogurt

2 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped

4 tablespoons hot pepper sauce

1 cup purple cabbage, shredded

Directions

Thoroughly combine chickpeas, parsley, onion, garlic, and spices in your blender or food processor.

Blend until you have a smooth and uniform mixture.

Once you are ready to cook the falafels, add baking powder to the mixture; mix to combine well.

Shape the mixture into balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking pan.

Bake your falafel in the preheated oven at 400 degrees F for 14 minutes. Flip them and continue to bake for about 12 minutes more or until golden brown and crisp on the outside.

Make your tortillas by whisking all the ingredients until well combined; let it stand for 10 minutes. Cook 4 tortillas in a nonstick frying pan over high heat.

Whisk vegan yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and fresh parsley.

Assemble your burritos with tortillas, hot pepper sauce, cabbage, falafel, and parsley sauce. Enjoy!