I would say that this will be the last time that I share a smashed chickpea recipe with you, but that would probably be a big lie! I’m sorry, I just can’t help making smashed chickpea salads. They are filling, take 2 minutes to make and taste awesome with avocados. Win! Win! Win!
Raise your hand if you like summer lunches that take a long time to make and require more than one bowl. I didn’t think any of you liked those things, haha! The first time I made smashed chickpea salad was when I made a Greek version and at it in a sandwich. I honestly couldn’t believe I had never eaten it before. All you do is smash the chickpeas with a potato mashed and add a bunch of seasonings and either some tahini or avocado and it comes together so nicely.
These hot summer days, I always make sure to have a few cans of chickpeas on hand for those days when I’m really unmotivated to spend a lot of time in the kitchen, but I want something filling and delicious š
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Chickpea Avocado Lettuce Wraps
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 1x
Ingredients
- 1 large avocado, removed from skin and diced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 (15 ounce) can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion, white or red
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
- Diced jalapeno, to taste
- 6–8 lettuce cups
Instructions
- Add the avocado and lime juice to a medium sized bowl and smash with a fork. Next add the remaining ingredients, lettuce cups excluded, and mash again until desired texture is reached. Mix with a spoon to make sure everything is evenly incorporated.
- Fill each lettuce cup with about 2/3 cup of the chickpea mixture, or fill with desired amount.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Category: Lunch, Gluten Free, Vegan
Thank you so much for this recipe! I am always looking for simple vegetarian goodness! Shared on FB. š
Hi Gwen! I’m so glad you like it š I have another simple vegetarian recipe coming up tomorrow š
These wraps look fabulous- so healthy! I love the jalapenos š
Thanks, Medha! Jalapenos make everything better!
I SO need to try smashed chickpeas! I mean, it’s clearly a WINNER with the avocado in these gorgeously stunning lettuce wraps! And my lunch hour needs this kinda awesomeness in it. š
You so do, Sarah!! I think they are right up your alley! Agreed, lunch hour needs lettuce wraps š
I just made a smashed chickpea sandwich a few weeks ago, and I have to say that I’m hooked! These lettuce wraps sound amazing, Izzy! I love the avocados in here too. What a fun and healthy meal!
Aren’t they the best?! Smashed chickpeas are serious game changers! Thanks Gayle š
I love lettuce wraps, they’re so light and delicious. I’m loving the chickpea and avocado combination too, it sounds so perfect for lunch!
Me too, Danielle! Perfect for summer! Thanks Danielle š
Smashed chickpeas are the best!! Such a great, filling sub for meat! These lettuce wraps look so healthy and yummy! <3
I agree, Jess!! I can’t believe it took me so long to make them!
I’ve never had smashed chickpeas! That’s terrible….I can tell I’m missing out! These lettuce wraps sound like the perfect lunch, especially since I hate clean up. haha Pinned!
You need to make them, Marcie! And the best thing is that they only take like 5 minutes to make! Thanks for pinning š
I love lettuce wraps!! I’ve been aiming to incorporate more plant-based proteins (like chickpeas) into my diet, so i’ll have to give this a try.
This would be the perfect way to get more chickpeas in your diet!!