Israeli Falafel Pita with Tahini & Pickles
Crispy store-bought falafel stuffed into warm pita with tangy tahini, fresh tomatoes, onions, and pickled vegetables. No cooking required—just assembly.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
- 8 pieces store-bought falafel (fried or frozen, reheated)
- 2 whole pita bread
- ¼ cup tahini sauce
- 2 tbsp chili sauce or harissa
- 1 medium tomato sliced tomatoes
- ½ small onion sliced red onion
- ½ cup pickled vegetables (turnips, cucumber, or mixed)
Instructions
- 1
If using frozen falafel, bake at 375°F for 12 minutes until heated through and edges crisp.
- 2
Warm pita bread in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side until soft and pliable.
- 3
Spread 2 tbsp tahini sauce inside each warm pita, then drizzle 1 tbsp chili sauce down the center.
- 4
Stuff each pita with 4 falafel pieces, then layer tomato slices, red onion, and pickled vegetables inside.
- 5
Serve immediately while pita is still warm, with extra tahini and chili sauce on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan or baking tray (if using frozen falafel)
- 8-inch or 10-inch nonstick skillet
- cutting board
- sharp knife
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