ASIAN CHICKPEA LETTUCE WRAPS
A few months back I posted this recipe for Spicy Basil Lettuce Chicken Wraps. Made with PF Chang's lettuce wraps in mind, I created the aformentioned recipe as a healthier alternative. PF Chang's version is laden with calories, carbohydrates (22% of your daily recommended value) and unhealthy fats (15% of your daily recommended saturated fat allocation). As an aside, check out LiveStrong.com for more nutritional facts about Pf Chang's lettuce wraps and other restaurant food reviews. Having not made this in months, my desire to eat an almost entirely meat based dish has gone straight out the window. Whipping up a vegetarian version seemed like the only logical solution. When in doubt, substitute beans for chicken. Which type of beans just depends on the taste you are going for. Chickpeas pack the perfect punch for the vegetarian version of this recipe. They can be broken down into a semi-ground state perfectly and they soak up the asian flavors of this dish, not missing a single beat i
Provided by simplefoodhealthyli
Categories Beans
Time 15m
Yield 6-8 lettuce wraps, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Drain and rinse both cans of chickpeas.
- Place chickpeas in a food processor and puree in 5-10 second increments. You do not want to turn the chickpeas into a mash, you simply want to grind them into pieces.
- Add 1 tbsp of olive oil to a pan and heat.
- Add the chickpeas and let cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, continuously stirring so as not to burn.
- Add remaining ingredients, except basil, and stir. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occassionally.
- If using basil leaves, add them and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring the basil in and allowing it to wilt.
- Wash lettuce leaves and pat dry.
- Spoon a healthy serving of chickpea mixture onto lettuce wraps and serve immediately. Drizzle with sirachi sauce if desired.
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Sheharyar Mehar
[email protected]These wraps were a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. I'll just use less chili sauce next time.
manoor kadil
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I'm always looking for ways to incorporate more plant-based meals into my diet. These lettuce wraps are a great option!
Cameron Dickens
[email protected]These lettuce wraps are a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have some in the fridge, so this is a quick and easy meal.
Beatrice Slamdill
[email protected]The filling was a bit bland for me. Next time I'll add some extra spices.
Rear of The Dinos
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes, so I was excited to try these lettuce wraps. They were easy to make and tasted great!
Tim Hradil
[email protected]These wraps were a bit too messy for me. I think I'll use smaller lettuce leaves next time.
Jayden Graham
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try, so I was excited to give these lettuce wraps a try. They were easy to make and tasted delicious!
Its Light
[email protected]These lettuce wraps are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the crunchy lettuce and the flavorful filling.
Mohamed Saleh
[email protected]These wraps were a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. I'll just use less chili sauce next time.
Pm Farhan
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I'm always looking for ways to incorporate more plant-based meals into my diet. These lettuce wraps are a great option!
Lutuf Ali Merani
[email protected]These lettuce wraps are a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have some in the fridge, so this is a quick and easy meal.
Jerry Robinson
[email protected]The filling was a bit too dry for me. Next time I'll add a little more sauce.
pepe vazquez
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes, so I was excited to try these lettuce wraps. They were easy to make and tasted great!
Muzamilkorai Muzamilkorai
[email protected]I made these wraps for my family and they all loved them! The kids especially liked the crunchy lettuce cups.
Aohmed X
[email protected]These wraps were a bit bland for me. I think I'll add some extra spices next time.
Nadar hussain
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chickpeas, but these wraps were delicious! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect.
aradia forpresident
[email protected]Easy to make and packed with flavor. A great weeknight meal.
Mohamed Elassal
[email protected]These lettuce wraps were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the crunch of the lettuce and the flavorful filling. I'll definitely be making these again.