Spicy Chickpea Avocado Wrap (Print Version)

A vibrant wrap combining creamy avocado, spiced chickpeas, and fresh vegetables for a bold, healthy bite.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables & Legumes

01 - 14 oz canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
03 - ½ medium red onion, finely diced
04 - 1 medium bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped

→ Seasonings & Condiments

06 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
07 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
08 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
09 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
11 - ½ teaspoon salt
12 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Wraps & Toppings

13 - 4 large flour tortillas
14 - Fresh cilantro leaves
15 - 2 cups shredded lettuce or mixed greens

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, mash the avocados until mostly smooth with some texture remaining.
02 - Add the drained chickpeas and lightly mash together, leaving some chickpeas whole for texture contrast.
03 - Stir in the diced red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
04 - Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds to make them pliable.
05 - Divide the chickpea-avocado mixture evenly among the tortillas.
06 - Top with fresh cilantro leaves and lettuce or mixed greens.
07 - Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll up tightly to form a wrap. Slice each wrap in half if preferred and serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The chickpeas stay textured and interesting instead of becoming mushy paste, which honestly changed how I think about them.
  • You can make these faster than most takeout arrives, and they actually taste like you tried.
  • Everything is naturally vegan, but the spices and avocado make it feel indulgent rather than like a sacrifice.
02 -
  • Over-mashing the avocado makes it turn brown and pasty within hours, so leave some texture and it'll actually stay green enough to pack for tomorrow.
  • Warming the tortillas is non-negotiable—cold tortillas tear and crack no matter how careful you are, but warm ones roll like silk.
03 -
  • Buy avocados three or four days before you plan to make these so they're perfectly ripe instead of starting out mushy or rock-hard from the store.
  • The smoked paprika is doing most of the flavor work, so don't skip it or swap it for regular paprika—it's the difference between ordinary and craveable.
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