Description
Crispy chickpea lettuce wraps are a healthy and delicious meal option that combines perfectly roasted chickpeas with fresh, crunchy lettuce leaves. Bursting with flavor and texture, these wraps make for an exciting lunch or light dinner. Customize them with your favorite toppings and a creamy yogurt sauce for a satisfying dish that’s both nutritious and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 large romaine or butter lettuce leaves
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the drained chickpeas dry with paper towels. In a bowl, combine chickpeas, olive oil, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Toss until evenly coated.
- Spread the chickpeas on the baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy, shaking halfway through.
- While roasting, wash and dry the lettuce leaves. In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt with lemon juice; season to taste.
- Once roasted, fill each lettuce leaf with crispy chickpeas and top with avocado slices, diced tomatoes, shredded carrots, and a drizzle of yogurt sauce.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps (approx. 190g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg