Buffalo Chickpea Lettuce Wraps (Printable)

Spicy buffalo chickpeas in crisp lettuce, topped with carrots, celery and a tangy vegan ranch drizzle.

# What You’ll 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

# Steps:

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 Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in under 30 minutes but taste like something you spent way more effort on
  • The combination of spicy, cool, and crunchy hits every craving at once
  • You can make them ahead and everything stays perfectly fresh
02 -
  • Dry your chickpeas thoroughly after rinsing or they'll steam instead of crisp
  • Let the buffalo sauce reduce until it clings to the chickpeas
  • Assemble right before serving or the lettuce will wilt
03 -
  • Use a rimmed baking sheet under your platter to catch any drips
  • Put out toothpicks if you're serving these as finger food
  • Extra lemon wedges on the side make everything brighter

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