Asian Chickpea Lettuce Wraps

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
7%
Asian Chickpea Lettuce Wraps
45 min.
6
52kcal
100%sweetness
7.7%saltiness
0%sourness
0%bitterness
0%savoriness
78.02%fattiness
0%spiciness

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These Asian Chickpea Lettuce Wraps are the perfect light and healthy meal or snack. They're gluten-free and dairy-free, and ready in just 45 minutes! The chickpea filling is packed with flavor, featuring a delicious combination of Thai chili sauce, soy sauce, olive oil, rice vinegar, and a touch of sugar and red pepper for a kick. The addition of basil leaves adds a wonderful freshness to the dish. Spooned into crisp romaine lettuce leaves, these wraps are a tasty and nutritious option that's sure to satisfy your cravings.

With a glycemic index of 50 and a load of just 1, this dish is a great choice for those watching their blood sugar levels. It also boasts an impressive inflammation score of -8 and a nutrition score of over 5%. In terms of taste, these wraps deliver a perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness, with a hint of spiciness from the red pepper. The chickpea filling has a savory base with a nice kick of fattiness, making it incredibly flavorful and satisfying.

Nutritionally, these wraps offer a good amount of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates. They're also a great source of essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, vitamin K, manganese, vitamin C, and more. So, if you're looking for a tasty and nutritious option for your next meal or snack, give these Asian Chickpea Lettuce Wraps a try! They're sure to become a new favorite.

Ingredients

  • oz garbanzo beans drained and rinsed canned
  • tbsp chili sauce thai style
  • tbsp sauce 
  • tbsp soy sauce low-sodium
  • tbsp olive oil 
  • tbsp rice vinegar 
  • 0.5 tbsp sugar 
  • tsp pepper red
  • tbsp sauce 
  • 0.5 cup basil chopped
  • 0.5 cup basil chopped
  •  romaine leaves 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Drain and rinse both cans of chickpeas.
  2. Place chickpeas in a food processor and puree in 5-10 second increments. You do not want to turn the chickpeas into a mash, you simply want to grind them into pieces.
  3. Add 1 tbsp of olive oil to a pan and heat.
  4. Add the chickpeas and let cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, continuously stirring so as not to burn.
  5. Add remaining ingredients, except basil, and stir. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occassionally.
  6. If using basil leaves, add them and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring the basil in and allowing it to wilt.
  7. Wash lettuce leaves and pat dry.
  8. Spoon a healthy serving of chickpea mixture onto lettuce wraps and serve immediately.
  9. Drizzle with sirachi sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories52kcal
Protein9.47%
Fat44.72%
Carbs45.81%

Properties

Glycemic Index
50.07
Glycemic Load
1.08
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
5.0769565217391%

Taste

Sweetness:
100%
Saltiness:
7.7%
Sourness:
0%
Bitterness:
0%
Savoriness:
0%
Fattiness:
78.02%
Spiciness:
0%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:52.12kcal
2.61%
Fat:2.62g
4.03%
Saturated Fat:0.35g
2.21%
Carbohydrates:6.03g
2.01%
Net Carbohydrates:5.12g
1.86%
Sugar:3.35g
3.73%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:258.27mg
11.23%
Protein:1.25g
2.49%
Vitamin A:2105.21IU
42.1%
Vitamin K:18.49µg
17.61%
Manganese:0.22mg
10.75%
Vitamin C:5.45mg
6.61%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.51%
Vitamin E:0.63mg
4.17%
Folate:15.69µg
3.92%
Fiber:0.91g
3.66%
Iron:0.59mg
3.27%
Potassium:97.25mg
2.78%
Magnesium:10.92mg
2.73%
Phosphorus:23.69mg
2.37%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.35%
Calcium:21.76mg
2.18%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.17%
Copper:0.04mg
1.91%
Vitamin B3:0.25mg
1.27%
Zinc:0.19mg
1.24%
Source:Foodista