Baked Falafel and Salad Pitta
A vegan lunch for one. Quantities are for a single portion; multiply them to batch cook.
At a glance
- 685 kcal, 26g protein, 86g carbs, 28g fat and 15g fibre per serving (approximate)
- About 10 minutes, preparation and cooking
- Estimated cost £2.60–£4.80 per serving. This is an estimate from representative UK own-brand prices (reviewed 2026-10-05), not a live supermarket price; see how cost estimates work.
Ingredients
- 4 falafel, baked
- 1 wholemeal pitta
- 2 tbsp plus 2 tsp hummus
- 1 generous handful mixed leaves (about 40g)
- 1 tomato
- 4 cucumber slices
Method
- Toast or warm the wholemeal pitta.
- Warm the baked falafel through in a non-stick pan or oven until piping hot.
- Open the pitta into a pocket and fill it with baked falafel, hummus, mixed leaves, tomato and cucumber and season to taste.
Making it ahead
Cool it, get it into the fridge within one to two hours and eat it within two days; freeze portions you will not reach in time. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through. How we handle food safety.
Allergens
Contains, based on the usual UK form of each ingredient: Cereals containing gluten, Sesame. This is not a label check and is not an allergen-free guarantee; always read the packaging.
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