Cajun BBQ Chickpea Wraps (Printer View)

Smoky BBQ chickpeas and fresh veggies make flavorful wraps in minutes—satisfying and totally plant-based.

# Components:

→ BBQ Chickpeas

01 - 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
07 - 1/2 cup vegan BBQ sauce

→ Wraps and Fillings

08 - 4 large flour tortillas
09 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
10 - 1 cup julienned carrots
11 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
12 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
13 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
14 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced

→ Optional Additions

15 - 1/4 cup vegan ranch or creamy dressing
16 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped

# Method:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add drained chickpeas and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
02 - Sprinkle Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper over the chickpeas. Stir well and cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
03 - Pour in vegan BBQ sauce and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until chickpeas are well coated and slightly caramelized. Remove from heat.
04 - Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
05 - Layer lettuce, carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion in the center of each tortilla. Top with BBQ chickpeas and avocado slices.
06 - Drizzle with vegan ranch or creamy dressing if desired, then sprinkle with fresh cilantro or parsley.
07 - Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll tightly. Slice in half and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses chickpeas for heartiness and protein
  • Ready in under half an hour
  • Big flavor payoff with simple steps
  • Customizable with any veggies you like
  • Completely vegan and dairy free
02 -
  • Packed with plant protein fiber and satisfying crunch
  • Naturally vegan and can be gluten free
  • Great for meal prep if you keep fillings and wraps separate
03 -
  • Toast your spices in the oil with chickpeas to unlock a deeper more aromatic flavor. If rolling wraps is tricky use a toothpick to secure before slicing.
  • For extra smoky flavor grill tortillas for a few seconds or add a dash of liquid smoke to your chickpea mixture. The secret to luscious wraps is generously adding avocado which balances the heat and ties everything together.
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