This homemade vegan falafel wrap is packed with colour, flavour and nutrients for the ultimate healthy and satisfying Mediterranean-inspired meal! Whip up a batch of falafels ahead of time and assemble these wraps throughout the week for a quick, easy and healthy meatless meal! {Vegan, dairy-free, & gluten-free-friendly}
Falafel Wrap
Like it? Save for later!This falafel hummus wrap makes for a delicious vegan option that’s especially perfect if you’re looking to switch it up and incorporate more plant-based meals into your menu.
Filled with nutritious ingredients like beets, carrots, avocado, baby spinach, hummus and falafel, this vibrant wrap makes the ultimate nutrient-packed lunch or dinner. With all those colours, it looks just like a rainbow!
These vegan wraps were originally inspired by the best falafel wrap EVER that I tried at a local vegan cafe. The best part is, it can easily be made at home with a few simple ingredients and it’s perfect for taking on the go!
For the purpose of this recipe, I used these homemade falafel bites, which are simple to prepare and can be made in advance for a quick meal that you can assemble in a flash, but you can also use leftover falafels that you might have kicking around in your fridge too!
For more healthy wrap recipes, be sure to also check out this Chicken Shawarma Wrap and Turkey Wrap too!
Why we love this recipe
- Packed with nutrients: There are so many nutrients from all of the colourful vegetables ranging from vitamins A, C, E, and K to potassium and iron. Plus the tortilla, falafels and hummus add a dose of fibre and protein to keep you feeling full and satisfied.
- Can be prepared in advance: Make up a batch of the falafels in advance so that all you have to do is assemble the wrap when ready to serve!
- Beautiful presentation: I mean, check out those colours. How pretty are they?! This falafel wrap recipe would be the perfect lunch option for serving to company!
- Delicious: There are so many different flavours and textures in these wraps. It’s basically a party in your mouth.
At the end of the day, you really can’t go wrong with this easy and tasty meatless option!
Ingredient notes
- Tortillas: I typically use large whole grain tortillas for higher fibre content. You can also sub in regular flour tortillas or gluten-free if preferred.
- Falafels: Provides that delicious Mediterranean flavour to these wraps. Use this homemade falafel recipe or your favourite falafel recipe to make these wraps. You can also use store-bought if you’re short on time.
- Hummus: Acts as a glue to secure all of the ingredients in the wrap and provides some extra flavour. Use a homemade hummus (try this Sweet Potato Hummus) or store-bought for a quick and easy option.
- Beets: Adds a vibrant burst of colour. Shred the raw beets up before adding them to the wrap. You may wish to wear kitchen gloves when shredding the beets to prevent them from staining your hands.
- Carrots: Adds a refreshing crunch to the wrap. Shred large carrots or purchase matchstick carrots for a more convenient option.
- Avocado: Incorporates healthy fats and a delicious creaminess. Use ripe avocados that have not yet browned for the best taste and presentation.
- Spinach: Use fresh baby spinach. You could also use arugula, baby kale or shredded lettuce if preferred.
Step by step instructions
There are a few steps involved in making these wraps, but the good news is that there are several things that you can do in advance to help simplify the process, including making the hummus and falafels ahead of time.
You can also use store-bought if desired to speed up the process even more.
- To start, spread a thin layer of hummus all over a large tortilla leaving about an inch around the edge, to add some flavour and act as a glue to keep all of the ingredients in place.
2. Next, place on the toppings for the falafel wrap. Line each of the ingredients in equal strips across the wrap.
- Baby spinach
- Sliced avocado
- Shredded beets
- Shredded carrot
- Crumbled falafel
It should resemble a rainbow.
3. Next, carefully and tightly roll up the wrap, tucking in the ends and securing it with two toothpicks to prevent the contents from falling out.
4. Finally, take a nice big bite to get all of those amazing flavours in your mouth all at once.
Recipe Notes:
- For a really quick and easy meal, I recommend making up a bunch of the falafels in advance so that you can enjoy this tasty and nutrient packed wrap for lunch or dinner all throughout the week! You can use your favourite falafel recipe, the falafel recipe provided or store-bought falafels to make these wraps.
- Similarly you can make up a batch of hummus in advance, or purchase it pre-made.
- Be sure to spread the hummus evenly over each wrap as it helps to act like a glue for all of the fillings
- Be sure to tightly roll up the wrap and secure it with two toothpicks to prevent the contents from falling out. This could potentially be a very messy wrap, so you’ll need those toothpicks to help keep it intact.
- Use 100% whole-grain tortillas for a higher fibre option. You can also sub in a gluten-free tortilla if desired.
- Be sure to roll up the wraps tightly starting from the side with the crumbled falafels to ensure that the falafels stay in the centre of the wrap and don’t come out the other end.
- To help keep the wraps together, you can place two toothpicks through the tortilla and fillings when cutting in half.
- When rolling up the wraps, tuck the tortilla in on each side to prevent the fillings from falling out.
- These wraps can be made in advance, however, they taste best when freshly made since the tortilla may start to go soggy if sitting for an extended period of time (i.e. more than a day).
How to store
You can keep the assembled wraps in the fridge in an air-tight container or wrapped in saran wrap for up to two to three days, making them perfect for meal prep. Once they’re all prepared, you can just grab and go!
Recipe FAQs
Falafel wraps consist of a combination of falafel, hummus, and an assortment of colourful vegetables rolled into a tortilla for a simple and portable meal. It’s a unique, yet tasty and easy way to serve up this traditional Middle Eastern staple.
For the purpose of this recipe, I used my own homemade falafel recipe, but you can feel free to sub in your favourite homemade or store-bought falafels.
I’ve tried several different types of hummus with these wraps, both homemade and store-bought, and each time, they turned out equally delicious. In terms of flavour, you can use regular hummus or try a flavoured hummus like roasted garlic or this Sweet Potato Hummus!
Not all falafel wraps are vegan, but this recipe is a plant-based option since it’s meat-free, dairy-free and egg-free.
Be sure to roll up the wraps tightly starting from the side with the crumbled falafels to ensure that the falafels stay in the centre of the wrap and don’t come out the other end. When rolling up the wraps, tuck the tortilla in on each side to prevent the fillings from falling out. To help keep the wraps together, you can place two toothpicks through the tortilla and fillings when cutting in half.
There are a number of different fillings you can use in a falafel wrap. In this particular wrap, we’ve used hummus, shredded beets, carrots, avocado and spinach in addition to the falafel. If you want to switch it up, you could do tzatziki, lettuce, tomatoes, feta, and cucumbers or come up with your own unique spin!
While the falafels themselves can be frozen, I don’t recommend freezing the wraps once they’re assembled as they won’t taste as good once thawed. To save time, freeze the falafels in advance and then thaw when ready to make and serve these wraps.
Serving suggestions
These avocado falafel wraps make a balanced and satisfied meal on their own, but you can also serve them up with your favourite sides!
Try them with:
Eat these wraps cold, warm or at room temperature. You can also toast them once assembled for a nice crispy outside!
Recipe variations + more wrap ideas
- To make gluten-free: Use gluten-free tortillas.
- Switch up the greens: Try arugula, baby kale or lettuce instead of spinach.
- Use different vegetables: Try adding diced cucumber, tomato, or peppers.
- Try a different sauce: Use tzatziki instead of hummus or drizzle on some of this avocado green goddess dressing!
- Use roasted vegetables instead of raw: Rather than shredding raw beets and carrots, try slicing them and roasting them instead for a different spin.
- Add cheese: Add a sprinkle of feta cheese for an extra pop of flavour.
More delicious meatless recipes:
- Chickpea Veggie Burgers
- Vegetarian Quesadillas
- Vegan Black Bean Tostadas
- Healthy Pasta Salad
- Chickpea Avocado Feta Salad
- Mediterranean Lentil Salad
- Best Black Bean Burgers
- Black Bean & Brown Rice Meal Prep Bowls
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Falafel Wrap Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
- Spread the hummus evenly across each of the four tortillas, leaving about an inch around the edge.
- Starting from the left side of each tortilla, add a strip of baby spinach, sliced avocado, shredded beets, shredded carrot and two crumbled falafels.
- Roll the wrap tightly, tucking in the ingredients as you go to ensure that all of the ingredients stay in the tortilla.
- Secure with toothpicks and slice wrap in half. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For a really quick and easy meal, I recommend making up a bunch of the falafels in advance so that you can enjoy this tasty and nutrient packed wrap for lunch or dinner all throughout the week! You can use your favourite falafel recipe, the falafel recipe provided or store-bought falafels to make these wraps.
- Similarly you can make up a batch of hummus in advance, or purchase it pre-made.
- Be sure to spread the hummus evenly over each wrap as it helps to act like a glue for all of the fillings
- Be sure to tightly roll up the wrap and secure it with two toothpicks to prevent the contents from falling out. This could potentially be a very messy wrap, so you’ll need those toothpicks to help keep it intact.
- Use 100% whole-grain tortillas for a higher fibre option. You can also sub in a gluten-free tortilla if desired.
- Be sure to roll up the wraps tightly starting from the side with the crumbled falafels to ensure that the falafels stay in the centre of the wrap and don’t come out the other end.
- To help keep the wraps together, you can place two toothpicks through the tortilla and fillings when cutting in half.
- When rolling up the wraps, tuck the tortilla in on each side to prevent the fillings from falling out.
- These wraps can be made in advance, however, they taste best when freshly made since the tortilla may start to go soggy if sitting for an extended period of time (i.e. more than a day).
Nutrition
This recipe was originally posted on May 7, 2018, but was updated January 2022 to include more helpful recommendations and tips!
Thank you for this wrap combo! I am newly vegan so I’d like to clarify, do you use cold falafel (leftover in my fridge at this very moment😊)?
My pleasure! Yes, you can definitely use cold leftover falafels for the wrap. We made up a batch of falafels and served them in these wraps (we used this falafel recipe), but if you already have falafels in the fridge, BONUS! Hope you enjoy the wrap!
Since our family have been vegan , falafel wraps have been our very fav, this rainbow edition will mix it up wonderfully ..thankyou 😊 also just tried baking the falafel instead of frying and worked great with no oil !! Even healthier 👍
My pleasure Mandy! Let me know how you like the wraps if you have a chance to try them out! I totally agree — baking falafels is just as tasty as frying them and so much healthier!
This is beautiful! Falafel is one of my favorites, but something I never make frequently enough at home!
Thanks Heather — can never have enough falafels!
Loving all the flavors of this. I love a good falafel sandwich, so I can’t wait to try this.
Thanks Mikki! Hope you enjoy the recipe!
This looks so pretty and colorful! I love Falafel but have never made it myself.
Thank you Carrie! You should definitely try making falafels. They’re SO good from scratch! Just whip up a batch and you can eat them for a quick and easy meatless meal throughout the week!
Elysia this is my kind of lunch. So good.
Thanks Jill! It’s definitely tasty!
These wraps are so colourful and packed with so many goodies! Perfect as a balanced lunch
Thanks Abbey — there’s definitely a lot of good stuff happening in this wrap!
I love all the colors. What a fun recipe!
Thanks Amy! I’m such a fan of pretty food! The more colours the better ;)
Falafel is one of my faves and the more hummus the better! So delicious!
Thanks Deborah — I totally agree! You can’t go wrong with falafels and hummus!