Ingredients
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Step-by-step preparation
1Season and cook the chickpeasToss the chickpeas with olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, salt and black pepper. Roast or pan-sear the chickpeas until fragrant and lightly crisp around the edges.
Step 1
Toss the chickpeas with olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, salt and black pepper.
Step 2
Roast or pan-sear the chickpeas until fragrant and lightly crisp around the edges.
2Prepare the vegetables and tahini sauceSlice the tomato, cucumber and red onion and shred the lettuce so the wrap filling stays fresh and crunchy. Whisk tahini, water, lemon juice and a pinch of salt until the sauce is smooth and pourable.
Step 1
Slice the tomato, cucumber and red onion and shred the lettuce so the wrap filling stays fresh and crunchy.
Step 2
Whisk tahini, water, lemon juice and a pinch of salt until the sauce is smooth and pourable.
3Fill and roll the wrapsWarm the wraps or flatbreads, then layer in the lettuce, vegetables and hot chickpeas. Drizzle over the tahini sauce, fold in the sides and roll tightly before serving.
Step 1
Warm the wraps or flatbreads, then layer in the lettuce, vegetables and hot chickpeas.
Step 2
Drizzle over the tahini sauce, fold in the sides and roll tightly before serving.
Kitchen tip
Roast or pan-sear the chickpeas until slightly crisp so the filling has more texture and deeper flavor. Warm the wraps before filling and do not overpack them, which makes rolling easier and keeps the shawarma wrap neat.
FAQ
Can I make chickpea shawarma wraps ahead of time?
Yes, but for the best texture keep the chickpeas, vegetables and tahini sauce separate and assemble just before eating.
Can I cook the chickpeas in an air fryer?
Absolutely. Air frying works very well and helps the chickpeas turn slightly crisp on the outside.
What can I use instead of tahini sauce?
You can use Greek yogurt sauce, hummus or garlic sauce if you want a different creamy element.
How do I make this shawarma wrap gluten free?
Use certified gluten-free wraps or serve the chickpea shawarma filling in lettuce cups or over rice.
What goes well with chickpea shawarma wraps?
Serve them with fries, roasted potatoes, tabbouleh, cucumber salad or extra hummus.
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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The rings show the share of the reference daily intake per serving, based on a 2,000 kcal diet.
