LUNCH IDEA: CHICKPEA WRAPS
Here’s a quick recipe for you, if you are looking for a quick nourishing and fun lunch (or dinner!). I often want to make just 1 meal for all of us in the house; I’m all in for time-saving and eating the same meal where possible. I made these the other day in 20 minutes while entertaining my 2 and 5 year old. Minimal ingredients and you can get creative with the flavours – use whatever you have in your pantry or fridge. A few ideas included below!
Tip: The wraps will last for a couple of days in the fridge, so consider making a larger batch to be set for 2-3 meals.
Ingredients
Chickpea flour (around 1-2 cups, depending how many wraps you want)
Water
Salt
Optional: favourite dried herbs, ground cumin or paprika (you can even make a sweet wrap with cinnamon in it and eat it with yoghurt and banana)
Method
- I usually ballpark the amount of flour. Probably close to 1.5 cups for 6-7 wraps. Add flour to a bowl and cover it halfway with cold water. Add some salt and whisk well.
- If the batter is too thick, add more water- start with a small amount. You want to have a semi-runny batter. When all mixed, leave to sit for 5 minutes, while you prep your filling.
- Next, prep the pan- heat it and spread a little oil on it- you just want the batter not to stick. Pur the batter and flip the pancake when ready. Make sure you don’t overcook it as it will become more like a taco rather than a wrap.
- Fill it up with your favourite veggies and flavours- my kids loved the option 1 above with some tomato and corn on the cob on the side.
Ideas for filling:
- Avocado, hummus, sweet chilli sauce/yoghurt for kids, chopped spinach + stir-fried mushrooms with spinach and zucchini (as the one above).
- Mustard, spinach, tomato/cucumber/lettuce, tofu or your favourite protein.
- Avocado/mayo, boiled egg, peas or another veg, spinach/lettuce.
- Stir-fried veggies or leftovers, hummus or other dips, mashed sweet potato or chickpeas/cooked beans, some spices and chilli flakes.