Sweet Potato Falafel Wraps

Traditional falafel uses raw chickpeas, but adding sweet potato opens a new dimension: the interior becomes softer and creamier, and the sweetness plays beautifully against earthy cumin. This wrap is a complete meal in your hand.
🕒 Prep Time 25 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 420 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Middle Eastern

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Food Processor
  • Skillet

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat (if using flour tortillas)
⚠️ Sesame (Tahini)

Instructions

1

Pulse chickpeas in a food processor with garlic, spices, and parsley until coarse (do not puree!).

Tip: The coarse texture gives falafel its signature bite.
2

Hand mix in the mashed sweet potato and flour. Knead into a moldable dough.

Tip: Sweet potato acts as a binder here, replacing eggs.
3

With wet hands, form walnut-sized balls or patties.

Tip: Patties are easier to pan-fry in less oil than round balls.
4

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry patties for 3-4 minutes per side until dark brown and crispy.

5

Whisk tahini with a little water, salt, and lemon juice until it reaches dressing consistency.

Tip: Tahini seizes up when water is added first, but keep whisking and it will smooth out and become creamy.
6

Warm tortillas, fill with greens, veggies, fried patties, and drizzle with tahini sauce.

Recipe FAQ

Why did they fall apart?
The mixture might have been too wet. Add a bit more flour or chill the mixture in the fridge before forming to let the starch set.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Mashed Sweet Potato (cooked)
  • 1 can (15 oz) Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 bunch Fresh Parsley
  • 1 tsp Ground Coriander
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 3 tbsp Chickpea Flour or All-Purpose Flour
  • 4 large Tortilla Wraps
  • 4 oz Mixed Salad Greens
  • 2 medium Tomatoes
  • 1 medium Cucumber
  • 1/3 cup Tahini
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil (for frying)