Warm Spiced Chickpea Lettuce Cups

Never really been a fan of lettuce wraps here, but these Spiced Chickpea Lettuce Cups really caught my attention. They’re perfect for a quick lunch and a great sandwich alternative too! 

This is one of those low-investment high-return recipes. You don’t really need to put in much time or effort, but you get so much flavor, and quite a huge quantity of it too!

If you’ve got a can of chickpeas, you just need 5-10 minutes to get this out! 

Literally just microwave the chickpeas, toss it in the spice blend, and then assemble the cups. I really don’t think any recipe could get easier than this.

Great for a quick lunch, especially one on-the-go. They’re also lighter in calories than a sandwich, full of protein, and rich in fiber as well. What’s even better is that they’re so diet-friendly: Vegan and GF!

Warm Spiced Chickpea Lettuce Cups

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Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time5 minutes mins

Total Time10 minutes mins

Servings: 8 lettuce cups

Calories: 246kcal

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Chinese

Spiced Chickpea Lettuce Cups are perfect for a fiber-packed quick lunch, especially one on-the-go. 10 minutes is all you need for this Vegan and Gluten-free sandwich alternative.

Ingredients

• 1½ cup Chickpeas, Canned (390g) or Cooked from dry(111g)
• 1¼ tsp Cumin, Ground
• 1¼ tsp Chili Powder
• 1¼ tsp Paprika
• ¾ tsp Garlic Powder
• ¾ tsp Onion Powder
• ½ tsp Cayenne Pepper
• 16 leaves Lettuce Romaine (small) or Little Gem Lettuce, 136g
• 24 strips Red Onion, Thinly Sliced, ¼ cup, 40g
• ¼ cup Cucumber, Sliced, 30g

Instructions

• Drain the chickpeas but don’t let them get too dry.
• Transfer to a bowl a large bowl and warm in a microwave for about 30 seconds.
• In a small bowl, combine the spices to mix evenly.
• Add spices to chickpeas and toss to coat evenly.
• Divide lettuce leaves in 2’s placing them on top of each other to make 6 cups.
• Spoon out chickpeas, dividing equally, onto lettuce leaves and top with sliced onions and cucumber.
• Squeeze some lemon juice on the top if desired, and serve!

Notes

Nutrition:

• Servings: 8 lettuce cups | Serving size: 4 cups
• Calories: 246kcal
• Fat: 4.4g | Saturated fat: 0.4g
• Carbohydrates: 41.9g | Fiber: 12.8g | Sugar: 8.2g
• Protein: 12.7g