Spicy Chickpea Wrap with Greens
Turn up the heat on your healthy eating with this Spicy Chickpea Wrap with Greens a bold, flavor-packed meal that’s as nourishing as it is satisfying. Loaded with protein-rich chickpeas, crisp fresh greens, and a blend of smoky spices, this easy wrap is perfect for quick lunches, light dinners, or meal prep.
Ingredients
- For the Spicy Chickpeas
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas (or 1½ cans, drained and rinsed)
- 1½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder or cayenne (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon
- For the Wrap
- 4 large whole wheat tortillas or flatbreads
- 2 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, kale, or lettuce)
- ½ cup shredded cabbage or carrots (optional, for crunch)
- ½ cup sliced cucumbers or tomatoes (optional)
- Optional Sauce (Highly Recommended)
- Tahini sauce, garlic yogurt sauce, hummus, or vegan mayo
- Hot sauce or chili garlic sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chickpeas and sauté for 2–3 minutes until warmed.
- Sprinkle in all spices, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat.
- Cook for another 7–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chickpeas are slightly crispy.
- Finish with lemon juice and remove from heat.