Vegetarian Chickpea Wrap: A Nutritious and Delicious Wrap

A Healthy and Quick Meal Option

Our Vegetarian Chickpea Wrap is a quick dinner that combines the nutritional benefits of chickpeas, feta cheese, and fresh romaine lettuce, all wrapped in a large tortilla. This dish is not only delicious but also packed with tons of health benefits. The chickpeas provide a boost of energy and satisfaction, while the feta cheese adds a tangy and creamy element. The fresh romaine lettuce adds a crunchy texture and a burst of fresh flavor. For an extra layer of flavor, toss some of our pickled red onions in before wrapping!

The Health Benefits of Chickpeas

Chickpeas are a rich source of protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals; making them an excellent addition to our wrap. Chickpeas have been shown to have numerous health benefits, including reducing inflammation, improving heart health, and aiding in weight management. And it’s not all about health, they taste great and add a satisfying crunch too! We eat chickpeas all the time, and the vegetarian chickpea wrap is one of our favorite ways to have them.

Easy to Cook and Frugal

Our Vegetarian Chickpea Wrap is easy to cook and requires minimal ingredients, making it a frugal and convenient meal option. The chickpeas can be cooked in under 30 minutes, and the wrap can be assembled in no time; making it a perfect option for a quick and easy meal. You can make it even easier with store bought tzatziki, but keep an eye on the price, as it will most likely increase the meal cost.

A Refreshing and Cool Contrast

The Tzatziki Sauce is the perfect accompaniment to our Vegetarian Chickpea Wrap, providing a cool and creamy contrast to the warm and savory chickpeas. Made with Greek yogurt, cucumber, and a hint of garlic, the sauce adds a refreshing and tangy element to the dish, balancing out the flavors of the chickpeas and feta cheese. The creamy texture of the sauce also helps to tie the whole wrap together, making each bite a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.

Conclusion: Our Vegetarian Chickpea Wrap is a nutritious and delicious meal option that is easy to cook and frugal. With its combination of protein-rich chickpeas, feta cheese, and fresh romaine lettuce, all wrapped in a large tortilla, this wrap is a must-try for anyone looking for a healthy and flavorful meal.

Vegetarian Chickpea Wrap

Our Vegetarian Chickpea Wrap is a flavorful and nutritious delight, packed with protein-rich chickpeas, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh romaine lettuce, all wrapped in a soft tortilla. The chickpeas are seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, adding a savory depth of flavor. The wrap is topped with a refreshing Tzatziki Sauce made with Greek yogurt, cucumber, lemon, and dill, providing a cool and creamy contrast to the warm and crispy tortilla. This wrap is a perfect vegetarian option for a quick and easy meal that's both healthy and delicious.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings 4

Calories 490 kcal

Equipment

• 1 half sheet pan
• Mixing bowls

Ingredients

  

• 2 15oz cans chickpeas
• 1 4oz pkg feta cheese
• 4 burrito size tortillas
• 1 jar olives, I used kalamata, but any will work
• 1 head romaine lettuce, washed, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Tzatziki Sauce

• 1 cup greek yogurt
• 1 medium cucumber, small dice
• 1 lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced
• salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 425℉
• Wash and dry fresh produce, drain and rinse chickpeas. Spread chicken peas out on a paper towel to dry.
  2 15oz cans chickpeas
• Once chickpeas have dried a bit, add to a small bowl, drizzle with olive oil, add spices, salt and pepper and toss to combine.
  1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• Add chickpeas to a half sheet pan and roast for 20-25 minutes, give them a shake about halfway through.
• Meanwhile, add diced cucumber to the same bowl, juice lemon into bowl, add the rest of the tzatziki sauce ingredients, mix well. Set aside for later.
  1 cup greek yogurt, 1 medium cucumber,, 1 lemon, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon fresh dill,, salt and pepper,
• Cut romaine lettuce in half lengthwise, roughly chop or tear into bite size pieces. Add to tzatziki bowl and toss to coat.
  1 head romaine lettuce,
• Once the chickpeas have finished cooking, remove from oven and toss tortillas on top to warm up.
  4 burrito size tortillas
• To assemble, take warmed tortilla, add ~1/2 cup lettuce and cucumber, ~1/4 cup roasted chickpeas, as many olives as you'd like. Top with feta cheese, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes (optional) and wrap. Enjoy!
  1 4oz pkg feta cheese, 1 jar olives,

Keyword chickpea wrap, olives