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Tofu Chickpeas Lettuce Wraps

Published on March 19, 2018 Updated on October 13, 2020 By Gunjan 15 Comments

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Tofu Chickpeas Lettuce Wraps is made of a combination of plant based protein and fiber. Its a refreshing and crunchy appetizer that is a great salad substitute for any day. This wrap is low in calories and high in nutrition along with being big on flavor. So Healthy! So Refreshing! So Delicious!!

 

Tofu Chickpeas Lettuce Warps shown stacked on a plate.

 

 

Garbanzo Beans and tofu sautéed with very little oil then  flavored with Asian sauces. Later  spiced with fresh ground red chili paste, enhanced with some carrots and green onions and served on fresh lettuce leaves topped with some citrus juice.

I am a huge fan of lettuce. I love the crunchy and refreshing taste of lettuce.  It is so beautiful when added in salads or served as lettuce wraps. YUM!! Mostly, I try and  include lettuce at least 4 times a week into my diet. 🙂

I decided to cook some quick, easy, less time consuming and healthy lettuce wraps. I also made sure to make my delicious lettuce wraps with the ingredients that I had at home. No Grocery shopping was on my mind. Actually I was testing my kitchen pantry and refrigerator whether I can develop a healthy recipe with the ingredients at home and without visiting the grocery store. 🙂

I started with noting down all the ingredients for Tofu Chickpeas Lettuce Wraps that I had in my mind. Sometimes I am very specific about the ingredients that I want to create recipes with or you may say that I was very particular with the taste of this lettuce wrap.

My next step was to look into my kitchen thoroughly. Guess What? I got all the ingredients. Wait. Almost all the ingredients except for the boiled chickpeas. I always have dry chickpeas in bulk in my kitchen pantry because I like my chickpeas to be freshly boiled. Hahaha. No Worries. I just threw some dry chickpeas along with water and pressure cooked it for few minutes. After few whistles it was done. Hardly took 10 extra minutes. I did not soak the chickpeas overnight as well. Just some extra whistles of the pressure cooker did my work. 🙂 .  You may use the canned chickpeas/garbanzo beans that are available in the store. 🙂

Ingredients for Tofu Chickpeas Lettuce Wraps

Dry red chilies
Olive oil
Garlic
Ginger
Sesame seeds
Green onions
Carrots
Soy sauce
Vinegar
Tofu
Chickpeas
Maple syrup
Cilantro

 

 

A close up view of Tofu Chickpeas Lettuce Wraps

 

Now I was ready to cook my new recipe Tofu Chickpeas Lettuce Wraps and satisfy my cravings. Yummy! Mouthwatering!! 🙂 . I quickly sautéed all the ingredients in a nonstick pan and served this appetizer to my family and myself in just 20 minutes.

Isn’t it quick? 🙂

So happy and delighted!! My family appreciated this recipe a lot and I decided to share this Vegan, Healthy and Satisfying Appetizer/Snacks with you all. 🙂

A hand picking up a lettuce wrap is shown in this image.

 

 

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5 from 3 votes

Tofu Chickpeas Lettuce Wraps

Tofu Chickpeas Lettuce Wraps is made of a combination of plant based protein and fiber. Its a refreshing and crunchy appetizer that is a great salad substitute for any day. It is low in calories and high in nutrition along with being big on flavor.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian, glutenfree, vegan
Servings: 8
Calories: 161kcal
Author: Gunjan

Ingredients

  • 3 whole dry red chilies (deseeded)
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chopped garlic
  • 1 tsp chopped ginger
  • 1 tsp white sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup white of green onions
  • 1/4 cup julienned carrots
  • 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • 2 cups crumbled tofu (extra firm)
  • 1 cup chickpeas/garbanzo beans (boiled and drained)
  • 3/8 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Soak the whole red chilies in warm water for 10 minutes. Then grind it into a smooth paste and keep it aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a nonstick pan/wok and add garlic, ginger and sesame seeds.
  • Then add white of green onions into the pan and saute well. 
  • Thereafter, mix in carrots , chili paste, soy sauce and vinegar. 
  • Afterwards, fold in crumbled tofu and let it cook covered for 2 minutes.
  • Later, add chickpeas, salt and maple syrup. The mix it very well and cook again covered for 2 minutes. 
  • Lastly, add cilantro and mix again.
  • Now, serves the tofu chickpeas mix on fresh lettuce with a lemon wedge on the side. 

Notes

  • If you like a spicy wrap increase the dry chilies to 5 instead of 3.
  • Make sure to use pressed tofu to get the meaty texture of tofu in the wrap.

Nutrition

Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 242mg | Potassium: 7mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Tofu Chickpeas Lettuce Wraps is made of a combination of plant based protein and fiber. Its a refreshing and crunchy appetizer for any day [ Vegan + GF ] kiipfit.com

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  1. ALI says

    March 19, 2018 at 8:41 am

    5 stars
    I am a bog fan of lettuce wraps and love this idea for my vegetarian friends. So many wonderful flavors happening here. Perfect for any appetizer or even dinner. YUM!

    Reply
  2. Elaine @ Dishes Delish says

    March 19, 2018 at 8:32 am

    5 stars
    Yum! These tofu chickpea lettuce wraps look perfect! Not only do they look delicious but they look healthy and easy to make which is awesome as it seems like we have less and less time for cooking. I can’t wait to try your recipe!

    Reply
  3. Jessica Robinson says

    March 19, 2018 at 8:05 am

    Love a great lettuce wrap! Love the crunch and texture of lettuce. Will definitely be trying these!

    Reply
  4. Susie says

    March 19, 2018 at 7:49 am

    5 stars
    I love lettuce wraps! I haven’t tried to make them at home, yet. Thanks for the great recipe.

    Reply
  5. Priya says

    March 19, 2018 at 7:23 am

    wow! these Tofu Chickpeas Lettuce Wraps looks so yummy!

    Reply
  6. Amy Nielson says

    March 4, 2015 at 2:37 pm

    We are trying to eat vegan more at our house. I want to try these for sure.

    Reply
  7. Emily says

    March 3, 2015 at 5:19 pm

    These look so delicious and healthy! I often get lettuce wraps as appetizers at restaurants so it’s great to have a recipe in which we can make them at home, too! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  8. Jenn, mommytime365 says

    March 3, 2015 at 9:19 pm

    I’ve never tried lettuce wraps, and those look amazing. I’ll have to put that on our list of dinners next week! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  9. Ashley Packard says

    March 3, 2015 at 7:08 pm

    This recipe looks yummy. I’m always looking for good, protein filled recipes. I feel like I don’t get enough chickpea, so I’m adding this to my repertoire

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      March 3, 2015 at 8:01 pm

      Thanks Ashley. Hope you like it.

      Reply
  10. Bre says

    March 3, 2015 at 6:00 pm

    Your photos are beautiful! I’m excited to try this!

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      March 3, 2015 at 6:12 pm

      Thank you Bre.

      Reply
  11. Savanna says

    March 3, 2015 at 4:10 pm

    These sound amazing! I am always looking for a new recipe to try- I am so going to make these!

    Reply
  12. Karyn L. says

    March 3, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    I go to P.F. Chang’s just for their lettuce wraps. Can’t wait to try this recipe at home!

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      March 3, 2015 at 4:26 pm

      I love their lettuce wraps too. But this ones very different. No ingredients is fried and very little oil is required and its protein packed. really nutritious. Hope you like it. 🙂

      Reply

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