Vegan Buffalo Chickpea Wraps
Servings
2–3 wraps
Preparation Time
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Cook: 10 minutes
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Total: ~20 minutes
Ingredients
For the Buffalo Chickpeas
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1 can (400 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
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2 tablespoons buffalo sauce
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon paprika
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Salt and black pepper to taste
Wrap Base
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2–3 tortillas (flour or whole wheat)
Vegetables
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1 cup shredded lettuce
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½ cup shredded carrots
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¼ cup diced cucumber
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¼ cup diced tomatoes
Creamy Vegan Sauce
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3 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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Pinch of garlic powder
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Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Prepare the Chickpeas
Pat the chickpeas dry with a paper towel.
Lightly mash about ¼ of them with a fork for a better wrap texture.
2. Cook the Buffalo Chickpeas
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add:
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Chickpeas
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Garlic powder
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Paprika
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Salt and black pepper
Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add buffalo sauce and cook another 2–3 minutes until the chickpeas are coated and slightly crispy.
3. Make the Creamy Sauce
In a small bowl mix:
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Vegan mayonnaise
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Lemon juice
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Garlic powder
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Salt
Stir until smooth.
4. Warm the Tortillas
Heat tortillas in a dry pan for 20–30 seconds per side until warm and flexible.
5. Assemble the Wraps
Place a tortilla flat and add:
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A layer of lettuce
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Buffalo chickpeas
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Carrots
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Cucumber
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Tomatoes
Drizzle the creamy vegan sauce on top.
6. Wrap
Fold the bottom of the tortilla upward, then fold the sides inward and roll tightly.
7. Serve
Slice the wrap in half and serve immediately.
Optional Add-Ons
You can add extra toppings such as:
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Sliced avocado
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Vegan ranch dressing
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Shredded red cabbage
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Pickled jalapeños
Tips
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Roast the chickpeas in the oven for 15 minutes at 200°C (400°F) for extra crispiness.
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Use whole-wheat tortillas for more fiber.
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Add more buffalo sauce if you like stronger heat.