Spicy Chickpea Avocado Wrap (Printable version)

A plant-based wrap blending creamy avocado, spiced chickpeas, and fresh vegetables for a bold, tasty meal.

# What you need:

→ Vegetables & Legumes

01 - 1¾ cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
03 - ½ medium red onion, finely diced
04 - 1 medium bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped

→ Seasonings & Condiments

06 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
07 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
08 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
09 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
11 - ½ teaspoon salt
12 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Wraps & Toppings

13 - 4 large flour tortillas
14 - Fresh cilantro leaves
15 - 2 cups shredded lettuce or mixed greens

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, mash avocados until mostly smooth with some texture remaining.
02 - Add chickpeas and lightly mash together, leaving some chickpeas whole for textural contrast.
03 - Stir in red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or microwave for 10-15 seconds until pliable.
05 - Divide chickpea-avocado mixture evenly among tortillas.
06 - Top each tortilla with fresh cilantro leaves and lettuce or mixed greens as desired.
07 - Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll up tightly to form a compact wrap.
08 - Slice each wrap in half if preferred and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 20 minutes flat, making it perfect for those mornings when you're running late.
  • The combination of creamy avocado and crispy vegetables gives you texture and satisfaction without any animal products.
  • Once you taste how the lime juice and smoked paprika dance together, you'll keep making these wraps on repeat.
02 -
  • Don't skip warming your tortillas—cold ones will crack, and a cracked wrap is just sad vegetables on your plate.
  • The filling can be made up to a day ahead and stored in the fridge, but assemble your wraps fresh because avocado oxidation is real and browning edges are a drag.
03 -
  • If your avocados aren't perfectly ripe when you need them, let them sit on your counter in a paper bag with a banana overnight—the ethylene gas speeds things up beautifully.
  • Squeeze your lime juice a few minutes before you use it so the acidity is at its peak and really brings out the brightness of all those spices.
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