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The Best Falafel Pita Sandwich (Lebanese)

Published: Jun 15, 2023 by Janelle Hama *This post may contain affiliate links. Disclosure

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Why is this the best? It uses my family’s authentic Lebanese falafel recipe, Lebanese pita bread, though you can use whatever pita bread you want, and it’s filled with typical fillings found in a Lebanese falafel pita sandwich. I promise you, you will want more!

a stack of pita sandwich rolls filled with falafel and veggies
Eat authentically with these pita sandwiches filled with falafel and veg

What is a Falafel Pita Sandwich?

Pita bread is a type of round, hollow bread that originates from the Middle East, typically made with wheat flour and yeast, and is known for its unique pocket-like structure that can be filled with various ingredients. 

It can easily be found in your local supermarket in many forms, the best pita bread for this recipe is Lebanese pita bread, however, you can use any type of pita you prefer.

A falafel pita sandwich is pita bread that is filled with freshly made crispy falafel, fresh vegetables and tarator which is the tahini lemon sauce that originates from the Middle East and is used with many foods, one of which is falafel.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • It’s exactly how most Lebanese folk enjoy eating their falafel in pita bread, this is coming from someone with Lebanese heritage! A few minor variations are noted too.
  • Seriously appetizing, the flavors of the fresh veggies and fried falafel balls are magical and when topped with the falafel sauce, you’ll definitely be wanting maybe 2 pita sandwiches (1.5 for the gals haha).
  • Homemade falafel is vegan! Though you can use a store-bought falafel if you’d like. As a bonus my falafel recipe is GF too. To make this a vegan and gluten free sandwich, use gluten free pita bread. This article discusses in depth "is falafel gf?"
  • I will show you exactly the layering of the ingredients to make the best falafel sandwich, with easy step-by-step instructions.

Ingredients You'll Need

round pita bread with 3 brown falafel balls on a wood chopping board

The complete list of ingredients with measurements, can be found in the full recipe card below.

Lebanese pita bread can usually be found at your local Middle Eastern grocer, some supermarkets have it. This is a naturally vegan bread.

The trick with selecting fresh Lebanese pita bread, is it must be malleable.

Give the bag of bread a few good bends with your hands, if it isn’t soft and able to bend easily, then the bread isn’t fresh.

Falafel, you want the best tasting, freshest and crunchiest golden brown falafels. I linked my Lebanese falafel recipe in the recipe card below, or here's a healthier version of air fryer falafel - uses a lot less oil) which is made out of chickpeas (garbanzo beans) and fava beans.

You can read this article about falafel being vegan, if you will be purchasing your falafel balls.

a bowl of white sauce, green pickled chilli, mint and parsley leaves, chopped raddish, tomato and onion in bowls

Falafel Sandwich Fillings

Fresh herbs are always used in a Lebanese sandwich. You will need fresh parsley leaves and mint leaves which are roughly chopped, this is the leafy green herb component you don't want to go without.

Ripe tomatoes and onion are sliced thinly, not too thick, remember you need to roll the pita bread. You can use any colored onions you like, my favorites are white or red onion.

Lebanese pickles, there are a few types of Lebanese pickles, I like to use pickled peppers or pink pickled turnips , or pickled cucumbers. These pickles are not sweet, they are salty. Give them a quick rinse prior to using them. You can find them at your local Middle Eastern grocer.

Fresh radish, thinly chopped. These add a fresh and juicy crunch to the sandwich.

Creamy tahini sauce is called tarator or falafel sauce. It brings all the ingredients together, don’t be afraid to add quite a bit. Here's the tahini sauce recipe.

Variation

You can use any sandwich type of leafy green such as arugula, or lettuce as part of the filling.

You can leave out the Lebanese pickles, although I highly recommend them.

You can use a base of authentic hummus or baba ghanoush to spread on the bread and or a generous smear of Lebanese garlic sauce.

Here's a list of ideas of falafel sides.

How to Make The Best Falafel Pita Sandwich

Pull apart a single Lebanese pita bread and then layer the two halves on top of each other on some parchment paper, which will be used to wrap the falafel pita sandwich. See the video for an explanation. See the tip below for using other types of pita.

Place 3 falafel patties on the bread in a single layer, about ¾ down toward the end closest to you and then give them a squash to break them apart.

3 squashed falafel balls in a flat round pita bread
mint and parsley leaves with green pickled chillis in a round pita bread with squashed falafel

Add the fresh ingredients. Add layers of chopped parsley leaves, radish, tomato and onion. 

Add the pickles. Depending on the Lebanese pickles you use, add a layer of that too according to their size.

mint and parsley leaves with green pickled chillis, chopped tomatoes in a round pita bread with squashed falafel
mint and parsley leaves with green pickled chillis, chopped tomatoes and onions in a round pita bread with squashed falafel
mint and parsley leaves with green pickled chillis, chopped tomatoes, radish and onions in a round pita bread with squashed falafel
mint and parsley leaves with green pickled chillis, chopped tomatoes, radish, onions and white sauce in a round pita bread with squashed falafel

Drizzle the falafel sauce, (be liberal using good judgment) all over the filling.

Time to roll up. Fold the bottom of the pita bread up over the filling, then fold the right side over, and roll like a burrito.

Place the pita sandwich half on the parchment paper, (to roll it half covered) and roll it away from you, then twist the end like a bonbon. Enjoy!

a female hand holding the edge of a round pita bread filled with chopped veggies, white sauce and squashed falafel
a female hand rolling a pita bread sandwich roll on a wood chopping board
a pita roll with paper wrapped around half of it

Tips

If you are using pita bread that isn’t Lebanese, the small thicker style, you can fill this in a way to create falafel pita pocket sandwiches, by cutting it in half and placing all the filling ingredients in it, no need for rolling.

Either way, this is still the best falafel sandwich recipe!

Short on time? Here's how to freeze falafel mix and pre-make falafel spices.

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy your falafel pita wrap with a side of potatoes, such as my favorite spicy Lebanese potatoes. Or the most incredible cauliflower bites.

Want additional fibre, try a side of authentic taboule.

Can't be bothered rolling the sandwich? Try making this Lebanese falafel bowl instead. Or try plant based falafel burgers.

This falafel pita is featured in this list of falafel for dinner which can give you more ideas for how to enjoy falafel.

a stack of veggie and falafel sandwich rolls

More Vegan Middle Eastern Food

Check out my delicious falafel quinoa salad.

Here's a list of some of the most amazing vegan Middle Eastern recipes.

For more amazing vegan Lebanese sandwiches, check out

  • Veggie shawarma, this wrap is bursting with flavor, made with mushrooms.
  • Tofu shish tawook in a wrap, it's tangy and sour filled with fresh and pickled veggies. You've never had tofu like this before!

Did you make this? I'd love to know! Leave me a comment below with a ★★★★★ star rating or tag @plantbasedfolk on social media.

Recipe

a stack of pita sandwich rolls filled with falafel and veggies

The Best Falafel Pita Sandwich

Enjoy the Best Falafel Pita Sandwich, Lebanese style. This is the way my Lebanese family enjoys their falafel in a pita wrap. Loaded with fresh crispy falafel balls, fresh herbs, Lebanese pickles and tarator, the lemon tahini sauce.
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Course: lunch
Cuisine: Lebanese, Middle Eastern
Diet: Vegan
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 1 sandwich
Author: Janelle Hama

Ingredients

  • 1 Lebanese pita bread
  • 3 balls Falafel
  • ⅓ medium Tomato thinly sliced
  • ⅓ medium Onion thinly sliced
  • 3 small Radishes thinly sliced
  • 1 handful Parsley leaves roughly chopped
  • 1 handful Mint leaves roughly chopped
  • 1 handful Lebanese pickles strained and cut to fit the sandwich
  • 1 drizzle Tahini sauce be liberal with judgment
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Instructions

  • Pull apart a single Lebanese pita bread and then layer the two halves on top of each other on some parchment paper, which will be used to wrap the falafel pita sandwich. See the video for an explanation. See note 1 about other pita bread.
  • Place 3 falafel balls on the bread, about ¾ down toward the end closest to you and then give them a squash to break them apart. Add layers of chopped parsley leaves, chopped mint leaves, radish, tomato and onion (see note 2). Depending on the Lebanese pickles you use, add a single layer of that too according to their size (see note 3). Drizzle the falafel sauce, (be liberal using good judgment) all over the filling.
  • Fold the bottom of the pita bread up over the filling, then fold the right side over, and roll like a burrito. Place the pita sandwich half on the parchment paper, (to roll it half covered) and roll it away from you, then twist the end like a bonbon. Enjoy!

Video


Notes

Note 1 - if using pita pockets, these do not need rolling. Simply cut them in half and fill them with the filling, enjoy them as pockets.
Note 2 - use good judgment to use as many fresh veggies and herbs as you like.
Note 3 - Be sure to strain the pickles prior to adding them to the sandwich.
 
Nutritional information isn't complete, please calculate your own nutritional values.

Nutrition

Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 318mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 852IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 1mg

N.B., nutrition info is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. This will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.


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  1. Tim

    June 28, 2023 at 2:58 pm

    5 stars
    I made your Lebanese falafel, tahini sauce and this wrap. I give five stars for all these recipes. I am going to make these on repeat I thought it was a lot harder, your pics helped with the process.

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