Description
These Crunchy Chickpea Caesar Wraps combine roasted spiced chickpeas, classic Caesar salad ingredients, and creamy avocado in a quick and easy wrap, perfect for a refreshing lunch or light dinner. The chickpeas add a satisfying crunch and protein boost, while the Caesar salad mix brings familiar tangy flavors, all wrapped in soft, hearty tortillas.
Ingredients
Scale
Spiced Chickpeas
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Caesar Salad Mix
- 3–4 cups chopped romaine lettuce (about 1 large head or 2 smaller heads)
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup freshly shredded or shaved parmesan cheese
- 1 cup croutons
Wrap Assembly
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed with a fork (optional)
- 2–3 large wraps
Instructions
- Prepare Spiced Chickpeas: Rinse and drain the chickpeas well, then pat them dry using paper towels to remove excess moisture. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add the chickpeas along with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika (if using), and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chickpeas become crispy and slightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- Make Caesar Salad Mix: In a large bowl, toss the chopped romaine lettuce with the Caesar dressing until evenly coated. Add the shredded or shaved parmesan cheese and croutons, mixing gently to combine all ingredients well.
- Assemble Wraps: Lay out the wraps and spread mashed avocado evenly over the surface of each. Top with a generous portion of the crispy spiced chickpeas, followed by the Caesar salad mix. Roll up each wrap tightly, optionally warming and sealing the wrap in a hot pan for about a minute on each side to enhance texture and flavor. Once sealed, cut the wraps in half and serve immediately.
Notes
- Patting chickpeas dry before cooking ensures they crisp up nicely in the skillet.
- Smoked paprika adds a subtle smoky flavor but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Mashing avocado is optional but adds creaminess and healthy fats to the wrap.
- To make the wraps gluten-free, use gluten-free tortillas and croutons.
- For a vegan version, substitute Caesar dressing and parmesan cheese with plant-based alternatives.
- Warming the wraps in a skillet after assembly helps to seal them and slightly melt the cheese, enhancing the overall taste.
