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Chili Lime Chickpea Cauliflower Wrap Recipe

Chili Lime Chickpea Cauliflower Wrap Recipe
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A vibrant and flavorful Chili Lime Chickpea Cauliflower Wrap featuring spiced roasted chickpeas and cauliflower, zesty pickled onions, and a creamy chipotle lime sauce, perfect for a healthy vegan meal that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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Pickled Onions

  • 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • Zest and juice of 1/2 a lime
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp maple syrup (optional)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, minced
  • Kosher salt, to taste

Roasted Chickpeas

  • 1, 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil (plus more as needed)
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ground coriander

Roasted Cauliflower

  • 1 small head cauliflower, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1–2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dry thyme
  • Kosher salt, to taste

Chipotle Lime Sauce

  • 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened plant-based yogurt
  • 2 tbsp vegan mayo (or more plant-based yogurt)
  • Juice and zest of 1/2 a lime
  • 2 tsp maple syrup (or preferred sweetener)
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, minced
  • Water, 1-2 tbsp as needed

Other

  • Lettuce leaves, for assembling wraps
  • Warm pita bread or flatbread, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pickled Onions: Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a bowl, combine thinly sliced red onions with grated garlic, lime zest and juice, red wine vinegar, maple syrup, minced cilantro, and a pinch of kosher salt. Toss well to coat, then place in the refrigerator to pickle while you prepare the other ingredients.
  2. Roast Chickpeas: Pat chickpeas dry using a clean kitchen towel. Transfer them to a baking tray and toss with 1 tablespoon avocado oil and a pinch of kosher salt. Spread the chickpeas in a single layer on the top oven rack and roast for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, allow to cool 5-10 minutes, then sprinkle with garlic powder and half of the ground coriander. Toss to coat and return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes or until mostly crispy.
  3. Roast Cauliflower: On a separate baking tray, toss cauliflower florets with remaining spices: onion powder, dry thyme, a generous pinch of kosher salt, and 1-2 tablespoons of avocado oil. Arrange florets cut side down. Bake in the oven alongside chickpeas for 20 minutes, toss, then roast for another 10-15 minutes until edges are browned and crispy.
  4. Make Chipotle Lime Sauce: In a blender or small mixing bowl, combine chipotle peppers, unsweetened plant-based yogurt, vegan mayo, lime juice and zest, maple syrup, grated garlic, minced cilantro, and a pinch of kosher salt. Blend or whisk until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of water to achieve desired consistency.
  5. Combine Roasted Chickpeas and Cauliflower: Once roasted, transfer chickpeas to the tray with cauliflower. Drizzle a few spoonfuls of the chipotle lime sauce over the mixture and use tongs to toss everything together, ensuring an even coating of sauce over the vegetables and legumes.
  6. Assemble the Wraps: Warm pita bread or flatbreads according to package instructions. Spread 1-2 spoonfuls of chipotle lime sauce onto each wrap, then layer with lettuce leaves, the chickpea-cauliflower mixture, and pickled onions. Roll up the wraps tightly and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, ensure chickpeas are well dried before roasting.
  • Adjust chipotle peppers to your preferred spice level; use more for a smokier, spicier sauce or less for mild heat.
  • Store leftover roasted chickpeas and cauliflower separately from sauce to maintain texture.
  • This recipe is naturally gluten-free if served with gluten-free wraps or lettuce wraps.
  • Maple syrup can be omitted or substituted with agave nectar or honey if not strictly vegan.

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