Asian Chickpea Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Asian Chickpea Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (14 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 tablespoon thai style chili sauce; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1/2 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional); 1/2 cup chopped basil (optional); 6 -8 lettuce leaves, Bibb, boston or 6 -8 romaine leaves

Servings: persons

2 (14 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon thai style chili sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)
1/2 cup chopped basil (optional)
6 -8 lettuce leaves, Bibb, boston or 6 -8 romaine leaves

1
Drain and rinse both cans of chickpeas.
2
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.
3
Add 1 tbsp of olive oil to a pan and heat.
4
Add the chickpeas and let cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, continuously stirring so as not to burn.
5
Add remaining ingredients, except basil, and stir. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occassionally.
6
If using basil leaves, add them and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring the basil in and allowing it to wilt.
7
Wash lettuce leaves and pat dry.
8
Spoon a healthy serving of chickpea mixture onto lettuce wraps and serve immediately. Drizzle with sirachi sauce if desired.

155

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (14 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed, 1 tablespoon thai style chili sauce, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Asian Chickpea Lettuce Wraps falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Asian Chickpea Lettuce Wraps

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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