Description
These Crunchy Chickpea Caesar Wraps are a delightful vegetarian twist on the classic Caesar salad. Crispy roasted chickpeas add a satisfying crunch to these flavorful wraps, making them a perfect lunch option.
Ingredients
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For the Crispy Chickpeas:
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and patted dry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Wraps:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup croutons, crushed for extra crunch
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roast the Chickpeas: Toss chickpeas with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on the baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes until crispy. Let cool slightly.
- Prepare the Wraps: Warm tortillas if desired. Fill each tortilla with romaine lettuce, crispy chickpeas, Parmesan cheese, and Caesar dressing. Sprinkle crushed croutons on top.
- Roll and Serve: Roll up the wraps tightly, slice in half, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt-based Caesar dressing.
- These wraps are best enjoyed fresh to maintain the crunch of the chickpeas.
- You can store leftover roasted chickpeas separately and assemble wraps later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
