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Chili Lime Chickpea Cauliflower Wrap

Chili Lime Chickpea Cauliflower Wrap - A Flavorful Vegan Delight

A vibrant solution for weeknight dinners featuring chili lime chickpeas and cauliflower wrapped in a creamy chipotle sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Wrap
  • 1 can Chickpeas dried thoroughly before roasting
  • 1 head Cauliflower cut into bite-sized florets
  • 1 medium Red Onion for quick-pickling
For the Sauce
  • 1 unit Lime for zest and juice
  • 2 peppers Chipotle Peppers (in Adobo Sauce) for heat and smokiness
  • 1 cup Yogurt (Dairy-Free Soy Yogurt) or tahini as an alternative
For the Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar for flavor enhancement
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder to taste
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder to taste
  • 1 tsp Thyme fresh or dried
  • 1 tsp Coriander fresh or ground
For Assembly
  • 4 leaves Lettuce any leafy variety
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped, or substitute with parsley

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • blender
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a bowl, combine thinly sliced red onions with lime zest, lime juice, red wine vinegar, maple syrup, chopped cilantro, and a pinch of salt. Mix well and let marinate.
  2. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Rinse and dry canned chickpeas, spread on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and salt, roast for 20 minutes, then add garlic powder and coriander, roast for an additional 10 minutes.
  3. On another baking sheet, toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes, then stir and roast for another 10-15 minutes until tender.
  4. In a blender, combine chipotle peppers in adobo, dairy-free yogurt, and lime juice. Blend until smooth and adjust consistency with water if needed.
  5. In a large bowl, combine roasted chickpeas and cauliflower with chipotle sauce, ensuring everything is coated well.
  6. Warm pita or wraps in a skillet, spread chipotle sauce, add lettuce, chickpea-cauliflower mix, and pickled onions. Wrap tightly, slice in half, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wrapCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 20mg

Notes

For best results, assemble wraps right before serving to keep the veggies crunchy and sauce creamy.

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