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July 19, 2016 Main Dishes

Chickpea Caesar Lettuce Wraps (Vegan, GF, Oil-Free)

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These chickpea Caesar lettuce wraps are a fun vegan alternative to the traditional Caesar salad, and make a filling, healthy, protein-packed lunch or snack! They are so easy and quick to put together and offer a low-carb option to flatbread or tortilla Caesar wraps. They are like eating a Caesar salad on the go!

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You know by now how much I absolutely adore chickpeas, and they make a perfect crunchy, protein-packed filling for these Caesar lettuce boats! Tossed in a delicious array of spices and baked to a crispy perfection, it’s hard not to eat them all as soon as they come out of the oven.

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Thanks to the capers and tahini, this vegan Caesar dressing is unbelievably similar to the traditional version. It is deliciously creamy and tangy, and my friends and family were surprised at how much it tasted like the real thing!

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Avocado slices add a delicious rich, creaminess and juicy cherry tomatoes offer a refreshing break!

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Sprinkled with a simple vegan Parmesan, these Caesar lettuce wraps will disappear within minutes. ????

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Don’t forget to let me know if you try the recipe below in the comments or pin it for later! ???? And I would love to see your recreations on Instagram @zenanzaatar!

Chickpea Caesar Lettuce Wraps (Vegan, GF)
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
20 mins
Total time
30 mins
 
A fun, protein-packed, low-carb vegan alternative to the traditional Caesar salad! Filled with creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, crispy chickpeas, tangy Caesar, and vegan Parmesan.
Author: Zena
Serves: 2 people
Ingredients
Vegan Caesar Dressing
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ cup cashews (soaked for at least 2 hours if you do not have a high-speed blender)
  • 1 tsp pickle or caper juice
  • 1 tsp capers
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp tahini (sesame paste)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp almond milk (to thin)
  • ½ tsp Dijon or brown mustard
  • ½ tsp sea salt
Lettuce Wraps
  • 1 Romaine lettuce heart
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 15 oz. can chickpeas
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • ⅛ tsp chili powder
Vegan Parmesan**
  • ½ cup raw cashews or almonds
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp sea salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400F. Rinse and drain chickpeas. Dry chickpeas with a towel or paper towels. Toss chickpeas in a bowl with garlic powder, sea salt, smoked paprika, and chili powder, until thoroughly coated. Place spiced chickpeas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 mins, until crispy.
  2. Meanwhile, combine all ingredients for Caesar dressing in a high speed blender until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Combine all ingredients for vegan Parmesan in a food processor until fine and crumbly. Set aside.
  4. Separate romaine lettuce heart into lettuce leaves. These will become the wraps or boats for the toppings. Cut the cherry tomatoes into halves or quarters, depending on their size. Chop the avocado into slices.
  5. Fill lettuce boats with crispy chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and avocado slices. Drizzle with Caesar dressing and top with vegan Parmesan.Serve immediately.
Notes
**Vegan Parmesan adapted from Minimalist Baker.
3.5.3208

 

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Thanks for stopping by! I'm Zena, and I'm passionate about creating simple, healthy, and Mediterranean-inspired vegan recipes that anyone could fall in love with. I want to revolutionize the way people think of vegan food (as boring, difficult to prepare, or not possibly as tasty as non-vegan food...) one recipe at a time. Want to know more?

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