Buffalo Chickpea Collard Green Wraps (Vegan + GF)
Buffalo Chickpea Collard Green Wraps...so dang quick, easy, and delicious! Made using just a few simple plant-based ingredients, they make for a perfect simple and nourishing lunch. No cooking or baking involved! I personally think they make the ideal light lunch for a warm, sunny day. They’re vegan-friendly and gluten free, which is an added bonus too. You get a little spice and a lotta nutrients in these wraps.
Why collard greens and not a normal wrap? Well, for one, they’re incredibly nutritious! They are an amazing source of a plethora of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin K, vitamin A, calcium, B-vitamins, and choline (just to name a few). They’re also packed with fiber, which your digestive tract will thank you for later. But I also find that I prefer to pair chickpeas with something a little lighter, as they can sometimes feel a bit dense and heavy to me if paired with other more carb-heavy foods such as normal wraps or rice. So, in the spirit of warmer days, I opted for the lighter route for this recipe!
When it comes to preparing the collard greens, there is a liiiittle bit of work that has to go in. The leaves have quite large and thick stems, so you’ll need to chop off the large end, and then carefully shave it down until it's thin enough to bend.
So obviously, the key part of these wraps would be the buffalo chickpea mix. Mashed chickpeas, crunchy celery, and crisp green onions are all mixed together with vegan-friendly buffalo sauce and a little mayo to create the most delicious wrap filling. It’s sooo flavorful and gives just the right amount of heat.
Shredded carrots are added to give a little extra crunch and texture, and some avocado is thrown in there for some healthy fats. It all comes together in one super tasty and healthy wrap! Serve it up with some fruit or your favorite side for an easy summer lunch.
If you do give these Buffalo Chickpea Collard Green Wraps a try, be sure to comment below and/or tag me on Instagram and let me know how you like them! I really love to hear your thoughts.
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Slim
Buffalo Chickpea Collard Green Wraps (Vegan + Gluten Free)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4-6 wraps
Ingredients
1 (15oz) can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 stalk of celery, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1 tbsp vegan mayonnaise
¼ cup vegan-friendly buffalo sauce (I used The New Primal Medium Buffalo)
1 cup shredded carrots
1 avocado, sliced
4-6 large collard green leaves, rinsed
Instructions
In a large bowl, add the chickpeas and mash them using a fork. Once mashed, add the celery and green onions and mix together.
Next, add in the mayonnaise and buffalo sauce. Mix together until well combined and everything is evenly coated. Set aside.
Cut the large part of the stem off of the collard green leaves. Then, carefully shave the top off the back of the stem so that it is flat and thin enough to be pliable and bend into a wrap.
Divide the carrots, avocado, and chickpea mixture between the leaves. To roll them up, fold in the two horizontal sides, then pull the bottom up over towards the top and over the filling, tucking it in, and then roll up towards the top. Serve immediately and enjoy!
