Description
This Chili Lime Chickpea Cauliflower Wrap is a fresh, zesty, and wholesome wrap that’s as satisfying as it is easy to make. Roasted chickpeas and cauliflower are tossed in a tangy chili-lime seasoning, then wrapped in soft tortillas with fresh greens and creamy sauce. Perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or meal prep, it’s a flavor-packed vegetarian (and easily vegan) recipe you’ll make again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
For the roasted chickpeas & cauliflower:
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained & patted dry
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Juice & zest of 1 lime
- Salt & black pepper to taste
For the wrap assembly:
- 4 soft tortillas or wraps
- 1 cup shredded lettuce or baby spinach
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1/2 avocado, sliced (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Optional sauce (quick lime yogurt sauce):
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or vegan yogurt
- 1 tsp lime juice
- Pinch of salt & chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roast chickpeas & cauliflower:
- Toss chickpeas and cauliflower with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, lime juice, lime zest, salt, and pepper.
- Spread on the baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and slightly crispy.
- Make the sauce (optional):
- Stir together yogurt, lime juice, salt, and chili powder in a small bowl.
- Assemble the wraps:
- Warm tortillas, then layer with lettuce, roasted chickpeas & cauliflower, red onion, avocado, and cilantro. Drizzle with the sauce or add extra lime juice.
- Serve:
- Fold or roll into wraps and serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
- Make it vegan: Use vegan yogurt or drizzle tahini sauce
- Spicier version: Add cayenne or sriracha to the sauce
- Crunch boost: Sprinkle toasted pepitas or crushed tortilla chips inside the wrap
- Meal prep: Roast chickpeas & cauliflower ahead of time and assemble wraps when ready to eat
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Mains
- Method: Roasted & Assembled
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg