This Falafel Wrap Makes Weight Loss EASY

I stopped missing fried falafel after making this crispy, oil-free version with real, whole plant ingredients.

No oil. No frying. No weird additives.

If you want something crunchy, satisfying, and comforting that actually supports your weight loss goals, this is it.

After losing 70 pounds after 50, improving my blood pressure, and finally enjoying food without guilt, I learned that simple, clean recipes like this make all the difference.

This falafel is:
✔️ Oil-free
✔️ High fiber
✔️ Weight-loss friendly
✔️ Perfect for wraps, bowls, salads, or meal prep

Ingredients
● 1 (15-oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
● 1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
● 11⁄2 cups chickpea flour
● 1⁄2 red onion, diced
● 2 large cloves garlic
● 1⁄2 cup chopped parsley
● 1⁄2 cup chopped cilantro
● 2 teaspoons ground cumin
● 2 teaspoons ground coriander
● 2 teaspoons lemon juice
● 1 tablespoon tomato paste
● 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
● 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (add more or less depending on heat preference)
● 1⁄8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients to a food processor.

2. Pulse until the mixture is fully combined but still has some texture.
   ○ It should look and feel like thick, textured hummus.
   ○ If needed, add 1 tablespoon water to help it come together.

3. Using a spoon and your hands, form falafel patties using 1 to 2 tablespoons of mixture per
   patty.
   ○ Smaller patties cook more evenly and hold together better.

4. Place falafel in a single layer in the air fryer.

5. Air fry at 375°F for 8 minutes, flip carefully, then cook for 5 more minutes.
   ○ Keep an eye on them — air fryers vary.

6. Falafel should be lightly browned, firm outside, and soft inside.

How I Serve Them
● In wraps or pita-style meals
● Over romaine with tomatoes, herbs, and hummus
● With soup or a fresh cucumber salad

Creamy Plant-Based Tzatziki (Grated Cucumber Version):
This is the cooling, creamy sauce I paired with the falafel. It’s made with plant-based yogurt and grated
cucumber for a classic tzatziki-style texture — no oil, simple, and fresh.

Ingredients
● 1 cup unsweetened plant-based yogurt
● 1⁄2 cup cucumber, grated and lightly squeezed to remove excess water
● 1 tablespoon lemon juice
● 1 small clove garlic, finely minced or grated
● 1–2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley (optional but great)
● Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
(No oil, no added salt)

Instructions

1. Grate cucumber and gently squeeze out excess liquid.

2. In a bowl, stir together yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs.

3. Add black pepper to taste.

4. Chill for 10–15 minutes if you have time — flavors get even better.