Spiced chickpea and spinach wrap

This wrap is the king of 'grab-and-go' lunches. The chickpeas get a nutty flavour and crispiness from roasting, while the avocado cream (guacamole style) provides fat and creaminess that 'lines' the dough so it doesn't get soggy. A perfect example of protein complementing: legume (chickpea) and grain (tortilla) together form a complete protein.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 580 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Frying pan: For frying chickpeas and warming tortillas.
  • Fork: For mashing avocado.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten

Instructions

1

Pat the chickpeas dry. Heat oil and fry chickpeas with cumin and chilli for 5-8 minutes until they get a crispy crust.

Tip: A dry surface is key here too for browning.
2

Add chopped onion, garlic, and diced pepper. Fry for another 2-3 minutes, just until the onion softens.

Tip: Vegetables should remain crunchy (al dente).
3

Remove from heat, stir in diced tomato flesh. Season with salt and pepper.

Tip: Don't add the watery tomato inside, as it makes the wrap soggy.
4

Mash the avocado with a fork, mix with lemon juice and a little salt until creamy.

Tip: The acid (lemon) keeps the green colour and adds freshness to the fatty avocado.
5

Warm the tortillas in a hot, dry pan for 10 seconds per side.

Tip: Heat melts the fat in the dough, making the sheet pliable.
6

Spread the avocado cream on the sheet, pile on spinach and the chickpea ragout. Fold in the bottom and top, then roll tightly.

Tip: Roll tightly like a sleeping bag to keep it together while eating.

Recipe FAQ

The tortilla tore when rolling.
It was cold and dry. Always warm for a few seconds in a pan or microwave before rolling to regain flexibility.

Ingredients

  • 4 whole Wholemeal tortillas (large)
  • 250 g Cooked chickpeas (tinned, rinsed)
  • 100 g Fresh spinach leaves
  • 1 whole Red onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 whole Red pepper
  • 1 whole Tomato (flesh only, no seeds)
  • 1 whole Ripe avocado
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp Chilli powder or flakes