These Falafel, Avocado and Sweet Potato Flatbreads with Chilli and Lime Mayo are the perfect addition to any picnic. Simply pack the flatbread, mayonnaise, avocado and sweet potato slices and let everyone build their own open sandwiches in the sunshine.
Portable lunches, perfect for picnics
One of the things I love the most about the summer is being able to eat alfresco. Whether its sat on the terrace of a taverna on holiday, the balcony of your flat, fish and chips on a beach or a picnic in a park.
Picnic's are perhaps my favourite way to eat al fresco - wandering through fields and woods, with a woollen picnic blanket and wicker basket is such a romantic notion to me. It's one of my favourite ways to spend time, relaxing somewhere peaceful.
We are lucky that we have lots of different parks near us. These open topped Falafel, Avocado and Sweet Potato Flatbreads with Chilli and Lime Mayo were devoured one weekend exploring Hampstead Heath. We packed them along with a tomato salad and plenty of fruit to enjoy for afters.
I love the way you can build these pittas exactly to your liking. Each of the individual elements travels really well so you can pack them all away in a picnic basket and build them before you eat. We used a teeny tiny jam jar to transport the mayonnaise but any small Tupperware would do!
Make your own vegan mayonnaise
Did you know that making vegan mayonnaise is not only possible to make at home but it requires just a few ingredients and some patience.
You can take this recipe to the next level by making your own vegan mayonnaise.
Make your own falafel
If you're making your own mayonnaise why not make your own falafel.
I've got two recipes on the blog that would be perfect. The first is Broad Bean Falafel. If you don't like the sound of Broad Bean Falafel then what about Sesame Crusted Falafel?
The Recipe
The combination of spicy falafel, soft and cool avocado, with sweet potato, and rich chilli and lime mayonnaise is the perfect way to top the humble flatbread.
Avocado and Sweet Potato Flatbreads with Chilli and Lime Mayo
Ingredients
For the open sandwiches
- 2 flatbreads
- 1 avocado ripe
- 1 large sweet potato
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper
For the mayonnaise
- 6 tablespoon vegan mayonnaise
- 1 lime juice only
- 1 red chilli finely chopped
Instructions
- Slice or dice the sweet potato and place into a hot oven at gas mark 6 for 30 minutes with a drizzle of oil and plenty of salt and pepper.
- While the sweet potato is cooking, begin to prepare the mayonnaise.
- Place the mayonnaise in a bowl along with 1 teaspoon of the lime juice and the finely chopped chilli.
- Stir to combine.
- Once the sweet potato has become soft, place to one side and allow to cool.
- When ready to eat, grill the flatbread under a high heat.
- Thinly slice the avocado and lay on the pitta breads.
- Top with the sweet potato and lashings of the lime and chilli mayonnaise.
Nutrition
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I'm always taking weird and wonderful dishes to picnics which does create some logistical issues. We actually have a boater picnic hamper for four people so that we can carry all of our picnic necessities - large salads, plenty of fruit, pastries, sandwiches, and even more salads! I'm also a big fan of taking a bottle of bubbles (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) to enjoy in the sunshine.
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Isabella says
I love different picnic ideas, there is something about eating outdoors that is just so fun! These look very tasty!
Emma Walton says
Thanks Isabella me too! So many options for picnics. Secretly pork pies are my favourite but these are awesome!
Lucy @ BakingQueen74 says
Mmmm, I love the look of these pittas, they sounds really tasty and I bet they are a really healthy picnic option too! I'm never good at thinking of food for picnics so might just have to make these for our next one. Kids will love them (maybe without the chilli though) too.
Emma Walton says
The best bit about that mayo is that you can tweak it to your own preference. Perhaps a spot of chilli on the side for the adults? These are certainly much healthier than the pork pies and scotch eggs I normally pack :-p thanks Lucy x
Lia says
Wow this recipe looks great for a picnic ! I too adore picnics... I often make sandwiches too ... Recently we ate grilled eggplant and mozzarella cheese on ciabatta bread❤️❤️
Your post makes me want to picnic right now !
Cheers!
Emma Walton says
They sound delicious Lia! You are making my mouth water 🙂 next recipe for your blog perhaps? 😉
Emily @amummytoo says
Mmm, this looks exactly my kind of lunch. LOVE sweet potato and this looks a gorgeous way to enjoy it in the sun.
Emma Walton says
Thanks Emily! I'm a big fan of sweet potato too. It was nice having it in a form other than chips or mash!