- 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.
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.
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
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Equipment Needed
- Frying pan: For frying chickpeas and warming tortillas.
- Fork: For mashing avocado.
Allergen Information
Cereals containing gluten
Instructions
1
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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