Roasted Chickpea and Red Pepper Wraps Recipe
These Roasted Red Pepper and Chickpea Wraps are a flavorful and wholesome vegetarian meal, perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. Crispy spiced chickpeas combined with fresh vegetables, creamy goat cheese, and a tangy homemade yogurt sauce come together wrapped in soft tortillas for a satisfying handheld dish.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 7 mins
- Total Time: 17 mins
- Yield: 2 wraps
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Wraps and Chickpeas
- 2 large tortilla wraps
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- Salt & pepper to taste
Vegetables and Herbs
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup grated carrots
- ½ cup thinly sliced cucumbers
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Cheese and Sauce
- 3–4 oz soft goat cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, grated
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the chickpeas: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the drained chickpeas along with smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until the chickpeas are lightly crispy and golden brown.
- Prepare the yogurt sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, grated garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth. This sauce adds a tangy creaminess to the wraps.
- Warm the tortillas: Slightly warm the tortillas to make them pliable and easy to roll.
- Assemble the wraps: Spread a spoonful of the yogurt sauce evenly over each tortilla. Layer with shredded lettuce, grated carrots, sliced cucumbers, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Add the chickpeas and cheese: Place the warm spiced chickpeas on top of the vegetables. Crumble the soft goat cheese evenly over the chickpeas.
- Finish with herbs: Sprinkle the chopped parsley or cilantro over the filling to add freshness and flavor.
- Roll and serve: Roll the wraps tightly and slice them in half. Serve immediately with extra yogurt sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute the goat cheese with feta or a vegan cheese alternative if desired.
- For a spicier wrap, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chickpeas while sautéing.
- These wraps are best eaten fresh but can be wrapped tightly and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- Use gluten-free tortillas if you need to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Experiment with other fresh herbs like basil or mint for a different flavor profile.
