Crispy on the outside, flavorful on the inside, these spicy falafel stuffed pitas are a uniquely delicious main dish that can be whipped up for lunch or dinner!

WHY I MADE THESE SPICY FALAFEL STUFFED PITAS

Crispy on the outside, flavorful on the inside, these spicy falafel stuffed pitas are a uniquely delicious main dish that can be whipped up for lunch or dinner!

This recipe is naturally vegan, and swapping traditional pita for gluten free pita makes it a tasty treat for our gluten free friends, too! Aren’t we lucky to live in a time where there’s so many gluten free options are available now? I’ve linked my favorite brand of gluten free pita below so you can check them out.

As a mostly-vegetarian, I love all of the flavors of falafel and I especially love digging into a falafel plate when eating out at Middle Eastern restaurants. This simple stuffed pita recipe takes all the wonderful ingredients of falafel and stuffs them inside of pitas that are then crisped up on the stove.

YUMMM, right?

To add extra flavor to these stuffed pitas, I use harissa paste to create a bit of spice to each bite. Keep reading to learn all the details about these great spicy falafel stuffed pitas!

MY FALAFEL STUFFED PITAS RECIPE

This vegan lunch or dinner recipe is super easy to make. The first step is to blend all of the ingredients together in a food processor until it forms a paste, and then stuff each pita with the mixture. You’re going to fry the stuffed pitas on all sides on the stove until crispy before finishing them off by baking in the oven for about 10 minutes to ensure our falafel pitas are cooked through.

STUFFED PITAS KEY INGREDIENTS

• chickpeas
• harissa
• onion
• garlic
• spices
• cilantro
• parsley

WHAT TO SERVE WITH FALAFEL PITAS

Be sure to top each crispy pita with tzatziki and tahini dressing before serving! I also like to sprinkle them with extra chopped cilantro and parsley.

These hearty falafel pitas make a great main dish for lunch or dinner. Here are a few ideas on what to serve on the side:

• olives
• cucumbers
• cherry tomatoes
• feta cheese

HOW LONG DOES THIS RECIPE TAKE TO MAKE?

There are four main steps to making this recipe:

• Blend the ingredients in a food processor
• Stuff each pita with the falafel mixture
• Fry the stuffed pitas
• Finish baking them in the oven

Start to finish, you can whip up these stuffed falafel pitas in about 35 minutes.

FALAFEL PITAS FAQ

1. Is This Recipe Vegan And Gluten Free?
This recipe is naturally vegan and can easily be made gluten free. There is no wheat nor animal products used for the falafel mixture.

Pitas are also generally a vegan bread (be sure to check the ingredients on your store bought pitas though, to be safe). If you are gluten free, there are a few gluten free pita options on the market. I like the brand Bfree.

2. How Do You Store These Stuffed Pitas?
Cool the stuffed pitas completely before placing in an airtight container in the fridge. These will stay fresh for about 3 days. You can reheat the pitas first in the microwave and then re-crisp the outsides on stove or in an air fryer.

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Spicy Falafel Stuffed Pitas

Crispy on the outside, flavorful on the inside, these spicy falafel stuffed pitas are a uniquely delicious main dish that can be whipped up for lunch or dinner!

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Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

35 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 pitas

Equipment

• Harissa Paste
• Gluten Free Pitas

Ingredients

• 2 cans of chickpeas
• 1/2 yellow onion diced
• 4 garlic cloves diced
• 1 bunch EACH cilantro and parsley plus extra for garnish
• 1-2 tbsp harissa paste depending on your spice tolerance
• 1 tsp EACH coriander and cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt and pepper
• 1/2 c olive oil divided
• 4 large pitas sliced in half*
• Tzatziki and tahini for serving

Instructions

• In the bowl of a large food processor, pulse together the chickpeas, onion, garlic, cilantro, parsley, harissa, spices, and 1/4 c of olive oil until it forms a paste. Taste the mixture add more spices, salt, or pepper, to your preference.
• Scoop the chickpea mixture into the pitas.
• Pour the remaining 1/4 c of olive oil into a pan, and heat it on a medium flame. Working in batches, place the pitas chickpea-side down in the skillet, and cook for about 3 minutes or until the chickpea mixture browns.
• Flip the pitas onto their sides and cook on both sides for about 3 minutes, until the pita bread gets crispy.
• Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 F. Spray a baking pan with non-stick spray.
• Lay the pitas on the baking pan and bake for about 10 minutes, flipping them over once.
• Serve each pita drizzled with tzatziki, tahini, and a sprinkle of cilantro and parsley.