Description
Moroccan-inspired spicy cauliflower and chickpea wraps deliver bold Mediterranean flavors in a convenient package. Crisp vegetables, tangy harissa, and herbed yogurt sauce combine for a satisfying meal you can quickly prepare and enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (small head) cauliflower, cut into 1-inch pieces (454 g/16 oz)
- 1 (15 oz/425 g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3–4 pitas
- 0.5 (medium) red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 lettuce
- 2 tsps garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dry thyme
- kosher salt (to taste)
- 1–2 chipotle peppers (from can in adobo sauce)
- 0.5 cup unsweetened plant-based yogurt
- 2 tbsps vegan mayo (or more yogurt)
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 0.5 lime (zest and juice)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsps maple syrup
- 0.5 cup cilantro, minced
- avocado oil (for roasting)
- water (only if needed)
Instructions
- Pickle Preparation: Blend red onion slices with minced garlic, lime zest, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, chopped cilantro, and kosher salt in a medium bowl. Refrigerate to develop tangy flavors.
- Chickpea Roasting: Dry chickpeas thoroughly, toss with olive oil and salt on a baking sheet. Roast at 425°F (218°C) for 20 minutes, then sprinkle with garlic powder and ground coriander. Continue roasting 5-10 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Cauliflower Seasoning: Coat cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast at 425°F (218°C) for 30-35 minutes, rotating midway for even browning.
- Chipotle Sauce Creation: Blend Greek yogurt, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, lime juice, and fresh cilantro until smooth. Adjust consistency with water if necessary.
- Wrap Assembly: Warm whole wheat pitas or tortillas. Coat roasted chickpeas and cauliflower with half the chipotle sauce, then layer onto wraps with crisp lettuce leaves and pickled red onions.
- Serving: Fold wraps securely, tucking sides to prevent filling from escaping. Serve immediately while ingredients remain warm and crisp.
Notes
- Quick Pickle Pro Tip: Prepare onions at least 30 minutes before serving to develop deeper, tangier flavor profiles.
- Crispy Chickpea Technique: Pat chickpeas completely dry to ensure maximum crunchiness and prevent steaming during roasting.
- Roasting Temperature Precision: Maintain consistent 425°F for even caramelization of vegetables without burning.
- Sauce Balance Strategy: Add water gradually to chipotle sauce for perfect drizzling consistency without losing rich, smoky flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg