Buffalo Chickpea Lettuce Wraps (Printable version)
Spicy buffalo-seasoned chickpeas in crisp lettuce with carrots, celery and vegan ranch for a quick plant-based lunch.
# What you need:
→ Buffalo Chickpeas
01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/3 cup vegan-friendly buffalo hot sauce
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - Salt, to taste
→ Wraps
07 - 8 large butter lettuce leaves or romaine leaves
08 - 1/2 cup shredded carrots
09 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
10 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
→ For Serving
11 - 1/4 cup vegan ranch dressing or plant-based yogurt dressing
12 - Chopped chives or cilantro, optional
13 - Lemon wedges, optional
# How to make it:
01 - Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chickpeas and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly golden.
02 - Incorporate garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt into the chickpeas. Pour in the buffalo sauce and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until the chickpeas are well coated and heated through. Remove pan from heat.
03 - Arrange lettuce leaves on a platter. Evenly distribute the buffalo chickpea mixture among the leaves.
04 - Top each wrap with shredded carrots, sliced celery, and red onion.
05 - Drizzle wraps with vegan ranch or yogurt dressing. Garnish with chopped chives or cilantro and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- It’s like having your favorite game day flavor but with none of the mess and all the freshness.
- Nothing satisfies a craving for crunch like biting into these loaded, zippy wraps on a warm afternoon.
02 -
- Once I added the buffalo sauce too early—the chickpeas got mushy instead of lightly crisped, so wait until they’re golden before saucing.
- If your lettuce is still damp, everything slides right out—patting leaves dry is a step I never skip now.
03 -
- If short on time, warm chickpeas in the microwave with spices, but the skillet really brings out the flavor.
- A quick zest of lemon over the top right before serving wakes up all the flavors in each bite.