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A falafel wrap is an easy way to turn leftover or frozen falafel into a filling lunch in about 5 minutes. Here, I’ll show you how to layer and roll it so the tortilla stays fresh instead of soggy until lunchtime.
Tortilla Wrap with Falafels
My teenage daughter went through a serious Mediterranean-food phase, and this falafel wrap started with dinner leftovers. We had falafel in the fridge, tortillas on hand, and in less than 5 minutes she had a healthy school lunch ready to go.
That’s one reason sandwich wraps are always in our lunch rotation: they’re an easy way to turn leftovers into something completely different. If you don’t have tortillas, the same ingredients make a great falafel salad.
How to Make a Falafel Wrap
The order you add the ingredients matters when you’re packing this for later. Keeping the wetter ingredients away from the tortilla helps prevent it from getting soggy.
- Layer
Spread a thin layer of hummus over the tortilla and add the lettuce. Place the tomato over the lettuce, then add the falafel. The lettuce creates a barrier between the juicy tomato and the tortilla. - Add the sauce
Drizzle a small amount of tzatziki or Ranch over the filling. If you like a lot of sauce, pack the extra separately and add it when you’re ready to eat. - Roll
Fold in the sides and roll the tortilla tightly, tucking the filling in as you go so everything stays put. - Pack for lunch
Roll it tightly and pack it in a container that fits the wrap fairly snugly so it can’t move around and unroll. You can also wrap the bottom half in foil or parchment, which makes it easier to hold while eating.
Laura’s School Lunch Packing Tips
Use the lettuce as a barrier between the tortilla and wetter ingredients like tomato. Go easy on the sauce, too. If you like extra tzatziki or Ranch, pack it separately and add it right before eating.
Absolutely. Frozen falafel makes this an especially easy lunch. Cook it according to the package directions and let it cool completely before assembling the wrap. Warm falafel creates steam inside the container, which can soften the tortilla. You can also use leftover homemade falafel straight from the fridge.
Yes. Assemble it with cooled falafel, don’t overdo the sauce, and refrigerate it in a covered container overnight. If you’re using especially juicy tomatoes or lots of sauce, I prefer adding those in the morning or packing the sauce separately.
More Lunch Wrap Ideas
When you’ve got tortillas on hand, they’re one of the easiest ways to turn leftovers and basic fridge ingredients into lunch. Here are a few more wraps we make often:
Falafel Wrap
Ingredients
- 2-3 small falafel patties
- 1 large flour tortilla
- Hummus or tzatziki, optional
- 2 large green lettuce leaves
- 2 slices tomato
Instructions
Assemble:
- Place the tortilla on a flat surface and spread a little hummus on the tortilla. Layer the lettuce leaves in the center of the tortilla and place the tomato slices on top. Place 2-3 small falafel patties over the tomatoes.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla in and roll the wrap burrito style. Slice it in half and serve immediately or place it inside a lunch container.
Pack for school:
- Keep sides like fruit and veggies in separate lunch containers or compartments of the lunch box.
- Refrigerate the lunch until you're ready to pack it inside an insulated bag for school, with an ice pack if necessary.
Sandy says
We love falafel so my family loved this lunch idea!! delicious wrap!!
Cindy says
Such a great school lunch idea thats packed with protein. My kiddos loved these!
Greta says
My twin girls LOVED having these falafel wraps in their lunches this week!