Looking for a chickpea recipe that’s both quick and nutritious? Look no further than this Spicy Chickpea Wrap! Full of flavor and packed with plant-based protein, this satisfying meal is perfect for busy days when you need something wholesome in a hurry.
Start by preparing your chickpeas. Rinse and drain canned chickpeas, then toss them with your favorite spices. You could use a blend of cumin, paprika, and chili powder for a kick of heat or keep it simple by using a done for you blend of spices called Ole Bay Seasoning.
Next, assemble your wrap. Lay out a whole grain tortilla and layer it with crisp lettuce leaves, sliced cucumbers, and ripe avocado. Top it all off with your seasoned chickpeas and a drizzle of creamy tahini dressing or a delicious homemade dressing.
Now comes the fun part – rolling up your wrap! Fold in the sides, then roll it up tightly from the bottom. This not only keeps all the delicious ingredients contained but also makes it easier to eat on the go. Want it warm? Once you’ve rolled the wrap, place on a hot cast iron griddle and press a few minutes on each side.
Finally, enjoy your Spicy Chickpea Wrap! Whether you’re packing it for lunch or enjoying it for a quick dinner, you’ll love the bold flavors and nutritious ingredients packed into every bite.
Looking for more gut healthy chickpea recipes? Take a look at the oven roasted chickpeas recipe to make a delicious crunchy snack for home or on the go.
Oven Roasted Old Bay Chickpea Snack
Quick & Healthy Chickpea Wrap
Ingredients
- 1 15oz. chickpeas, canned drained, rinsed, and dried
- 2-3 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- 1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 small red onion
- 1 small avocado, diced peeled, pitted, diced
- 4 pieces green leaf lettuce
- 1/4 cup homemade thousand island dressing see notes
- 2 large tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line small baking pan with parchment paper. (Optional) You can skip the oven and sprinkle Old Bay Seasoning on rinsed chickpeas.
- Add chickpeas to a small bowl, add 1 Tbsp avocado oil, add in Old Bay Seasoning. Toss chickpeas in mixture to coat. Spread chickpeas on baking pan and heat in oven for 10 minutes.
- While chickpeas are roasting, make thousand island dressing. See notes for link to the recipe. Optional (can use your favorite ready made dressing to save time)
- Remove chickpeas from oven.
- Lay tortilla flat on plate. Add lettuce, chickpeas, cucumber, avocado, red onion, and red bell pepper. Top with 1-2 tbsp of vegan thousand island dressing. Fold and grill in a grill pan on each side until desired crispness.
- Remove from grill pan and enjoy!