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- Makes 8 wraps
- Serving size: 2 lettuce wraps
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Need a healthy, hunger-busting lunch recipe that will keep you full until dinnertime? These delightful chickpea wraps will do the trick. Each tender lettuce leaf cradles a goldmine of flavor thanks to the tangy curried salad dressing that will leave you savoring every last bite. Tofu creates a creamy texture while Dijon mustard, curry powder, and crushed red pepper amplify the Indian-inspired flavor profile. Tart dried cranberries, refreshing celery, and crunchy pecans are added to the hearty chickpeas to create a mixture that’s reminiscent of a classic deli chicken salad—except our vegan version is far healthier and packed full of plant-based power foods!
Pro tip: Don’t rinse the chickpeas; a light coating of aquafaba will help bind the filling. You’ll also use aquafaba in the dressing to make it extra smooth.
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Ingredients
CURRY SALAD DRESSING
- ½ of a 12-oz. package light silken tofu
- ¼ cup aquafaba
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened, unflavored plant-based milk
WRAPS
- 2 15-oz. cans no-salt-added chickpeas, drained and liquid (aquafaba) reserved
- ½ cup chopped celery
- ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 4 scallions, sliced
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Red leaf or bibb lettuce leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted
- Crispbread crackers (optional)
Instructions
- For Curry Salad Dressing, in a small blender or food processor place tofu, aquafaba, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, curry powder, and, if desired, crushed red pepper. Cover and blend until smooth, gradually adding plant-based milk until dressing is pourable. Refrigerate if not using immediately.
- For wraps, coarsely chop chickpeas and place in a large bowl. Add celery, bell pepper, cranberries, and scallions. Drizzle with Curried Salad Dressing and toss to coat. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Spoon chickpea mixture into lettuce leaves and sprinkle with pecans. If desired, serve with crispbread crackers.
Per serving (2 lettuce wraps): 346 calories, 58 g carbohydrates, 15.4 g protein, 7.8 g total fat, 0.8 g saturated fat, 0 g cholesterol, 242 mg sodium, 12.6 g fiber, 26 g sugar
Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.
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