Description
Spicy chili lime chickpea cauliflower wrap delivers bold Mexican-inspired flavors in a handheld meal. Quick and nutritious ingredients combine for a zesty plant-based lunch that satisfies craving for fresh, exciting street food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups cauliflower florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 4 whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce or baby spinach
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 small avocado
- 1 ½ tbsps olive oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lime (juice)
- ½ lime (juice)
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2–3 tbsps water (to thin)
Instructions
- Roasting Medley: Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Thoroughly coat chickpeas and cauliflower with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Distribute evenly across baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, rotating midway to ensure uniform caramelization. Upon removing from oven, sprinkle fresh lime juice over the crispy vegetables.
- Creamy Sauce Preparation: Blend avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, and salt in food processor. Gradually incorporate water until achieving a silky, pourable consistency.
- Wrap Construction: Gently warm tortillas in dry skillet until flexible. Create a vibrant base with crisp lettuce, arrange roasted chickpeas and cauliflower, scatter cherry tomatoes, sprinkle diced red onion, and garnish with fresh cilantro. Generously drizzle avocado lime sauce across the filling.
- Final Assembly: Carefully fold tortilla edges inward, rolling into a compact, secure wrap. Slice diagonally to reveal colorful interior and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a rimmed baking sheet to prevent chickpeas and cauliflower from sliding off, ensuring even caramelization and crispiness.
- Pat chickpeas and cauliflower completely dry before seasoning to achieve maximum roasted texture and prevent steaming.
- Adjust chili powder quantity based on heat preference, starting with less and gradually increasing for personalized flavor intensity.
- Swap regular tortillas with gluten-free, low-carb, or lettuce wraps to accommodate different dietary needs while maintaining the recipe’s core flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg