Turkish Chickpea Wrap

Ingredients

• 1 cup (200g) cooked chickpeas 1 cup (200g) cooked chickpeas
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 small flatbreads or tortillas 4 small flatbreads or tortillas
• 1 cup (150g) chopped tomatoes 1 cup (150g) chopped tomatoes
• 1 cup (150g) chopped cucumbers 1 cup (150g) chopped cucumbers
• 1/2 cup (75g) chopped red onions 1/2 cup (75g) chopped red onions
• 1/4 cup (60g) chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup (60g) chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup (60g) chopped fresh mint 1/4 cup (60g) chopped fresh mint
• Yogurt Sauce: Yogurt Sauce:
• 1/2 cup (120g) Greek yogurt 1/2 cup (120g) Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt to taste Salt to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 320 kcal / 1340 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 8g, 2g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 50g, 8g
• Protein: 12g
• Fiber: 10g
• Salt: 1g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the cooked chickpeas and sauté for 5 minutes.
2. 2.
   Sprinkle ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper over the chickpeas. Stir well to coat the chickpeas evenly with the spices. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
3. 3.
   In a small bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt to make the yogurt sauce. Set aside.
4. 4.
   Warm the flatbreads or tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
5. 5.
   To assemble the wraps, spread a generous amount of yogurt sauce on each flatbread. Top with the spiced chickpeas, chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, fresh parsley, and fresh mint.
6. 6.
   Roll up the flatbreads tightly, tucking in the sides as you go.
7. 7.
   Serve the Turkish Chickpea Wraps immediately and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Chickpeas — If using canned chickpeas, make sure to rinse them thoroughly before using to remove any excess sodium. If using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight and cook until tender before using in the recipe.
• Greek yogurt — Choose a thick and creamy Greek yogurt for the best texture and flavor in the yogurt sauce.
• Flatbreads — You can use store-bought flatbreads or tortillas, or make your own using a simple flour-based dough.

Tips & Tricks

• For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of sumac to the chickpeas before sautéing them.
• If you prefer a spicier wrap, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the chickpeas.
• Customize the vegetable fillings according to your preference. You can add sliced bell peppers, shredded lettuce, or pickled vegetables for additional flavors and textures.
• To make the wrap more filling, you can add a handful of cooked rice or quinoa to the filling.
• If you're short on time, you can use store-bought hummus instead of the yogurt sauce.

Serving advice

Serve the Turkish Chickpea Wraps as a main dish for a satisfying lunch or dinner. They can be enjoyed on their own or paired with a side salad or roasted vegetables.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, you can wrap the Turkish Chickpea Wraps in parchment paper or aluminum foil, securing them with a string or ribbon. This will give them a more authentic street food feel.