Chickpea Shawarma Wrap with Garlic Sauce: The Ultimate Flavor Bomb You Need Now
Chickpea Shawarma Wrap with Garlic Sauce is a bold, plant-based Middle Eastern-style wrap featuring crispy roasted chickpeas, creamy garlic tahini sauce, and a fresh Mediterranean salad. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Ingredients
For the Spiced Chickpeas:
- 2 cans chickpeas 15 oz each, drained and rinsed
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika or smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp coriander
- ¼ tsp turmeric optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Garlic Sauce:
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or vegan yogurt
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 garlic clove grated
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt to taste
- Splash of cold water if needed, to thin
For the Salad:
- 1 cup cucumber finely chopped
- ½ cup tomato diced
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
To Assemble:
- 4 pita breads or soft flatbreads
- Roasted chickpeas
- Garlic sauce
- Mediterranean salad
Instructions
Roast the Chickpeas:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chickpeas dry using a kitchen towel.
- Toss with olive oil, cumin, paprika, coriander, garlic powder, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
- Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, shaking halfway through until golden and crisp.
Prepare the Garlic Sauce:
- Combine yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt in a bowl.
- Mix well until smooth and creamy. Thin with a bit of water if needed. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Make the Salad:
- In a bowl, mix cucumber, tomato, onion, and parsley.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Assemble the Wrap:
- Warm pita bread in the microwave or on a skillet.
- Spread garlic sauce inside the pita or across the flatbread.
- Add roasted chickpeas, salad, and another drizzle of garlic sauce.
- Fold or roll tightly and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition (Per Serving - Approximate)
- Calories: 540
- Protein: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fat: 19g
- Fiber: 12g
- Sugar: 6g