• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Simply Bakings logo
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Filipino Recipes
  • About Me
  • Nav Social Menu

go to homepage
Homepage link
  • Recipes
  • Filipino Recipes
  • About Me
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home » Beans and Legumes » Curried Chickpea Wraps

    Curried Chickpea Wraps

    by Lainey · Posted: Jun 12, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Pin
    Share
    Email
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
    curried chickpea wraps on top of a wooden board

    This Curried Chickpea Wrap is simple to make, and a great meal prep option.  It is filled with chickpeas, spinach, aromatic spices, and a creamy curry sauce that makes each bite a delicious delight.

    delicious curried chickpea wraps on a wooden board

    Health Benefits of Curry

    • Did you know that curry is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent? It helps lower inflammation of the human body.
    • It helps to combat Alzheimer’s disease
    • Recorded as an aid to prevent cancer such as colon, breast, prostate, and ovarian cancer
    • It could increase connectivity of tissues and bone regrowth
    • Aids indigestion
    • Can lower blood pressure and lowers the risk of cardiovascular diseases

    colorful and delicious curried chickpea wraps on a wooden board

    Tips and Variations:

    • For more variations of this wrap, try adding slices of green mango or cucumber for a delicious twist.
    • For more texture, add a few tablespoons of canned yellow corn.
    • After heating your wraps, cover them with cheesecloth or in a clean kitchen towel to preserve its warmth.
    • Looking for a little tang on your Curried Chickpea wraps? Drizzle lemon juice to the filling.
    • Add a drizzle of siracha for some spiciness.

    Ingredients You’ll Need:

    Spinach mix: 

    • frozen spinach or fresh spinach
    • olive oil 
    • red onion
    • garlic cloves
    • vegetable broth

    Chickpea Filling: 

    • red onion
    • garlic cloves
    • dried thyme
    • cumin powder
    • coriander powder
    • masala powder
    • turmeric powder
    • fenugreek powder
    • salt
    • water
    • chickpea
    • wraps

    Curried Chickpea Wraps ingredients

    Masala powder is sometimes difficult to find at your local grocery store, always check the Asian aisle and if it’s not there, most Asian markets sell masala powder.

    spices for curried chickpea wraps

    Now, let’s get into the cooking part of the filling!

    In a saucepan over medium heat, sauté spinach until wilted and set aside.

    In the same pan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons oil and cook onions and garlic until translucent:

    sauteing garlic and onion for curried chickpea wraps

    Add spinach, vegetable broth and allow it to simmer for 1 minute:

    sauteing the spinach with the onion and garlic for the curried chickpea wraps

    Then remove from the heat and set aside:

    ready to use spinach for the curried chickpea wraps

    Chickpea Filling:

    In a nonstick pan over medium heat, preheat 2 tablespoons oil then add onion, garlic, thyme, and fry for 30 seconds. Add the remaining spices and cook while stirring to bring out the flavors:

    sauteing the spices with the for curried chickpea wraps

    Once the onions are translucent, add water and mix until it turns into a paste:

    curry paste for the curried chickpea wraps

    Add chickpeas and mix until the chickpeas are coated with the paste:

    mixing chickpeas to the curry paste to make curried chickpea wraps

    To prepare the wrap:

    Heat wrap in a clean nonstick pan, then wrap in a towel to retain heat.

    Divide spinach and chickpea into 6 portions, fill each wrap with the spinach and chickpeas, then fold in opposite sides of each wrap and roll-up.  Curried chickpea wraps are best served immediately.

    two curried chickpea wraps with sliced onions

     

    delicious curried chickpea wraps on a wooden board

     

    Frequently Asked Questions for Curried Chickpea Wraps:

    Q: Can I make Curried Chickpea wraps ahead of time?

    A: If you assemble Curried Chickpea wraps ahead of time, it would tend to be soggy when you serve it and it’s not warm anymore. What you can do to save time is to prepare the filling and cook them ahead. Do not mix them all yet. Just store each of the ingredients in individual containers and chill it. You can microwave them so that you will serve warm Curried Chickpea Wraps.

    Q: What tortillas do you recommend?

    A: You can use any kind of tortilla wrap that is on hand. There are many kinds available in Asian groceries or even your local grocery stores.

    Q: Can I use coconut milk instead of water to mix with the Curried Chickpea Wrap filling?

    A: Yes, sure you can use coconut milk for the liquid ingredient of the filling.


    More Vegan recipes to enjoy:

    • Vegan Siopao
    • Vegan Banana Chocolate Muffins
    • Vegan Filipino Spaghetti – Without Condensed Milk
    • Healthy Vegan Muffins
    • Cornmeal Mush
    • Vegetarian Congee – Quick & Heartwarming
    • Biko – Filipino Sweet Sticky Rice
    • Tofu Scramble Recipe – Filipino Style
    delicious curried chickpea wraps
    Print Recipe Leave a Comment
    0 from 0 votes

    Curried Chickpea Wraps

    Curried Chickpea Wraps are perfect for meal prep, quick lunch, or a protein-rich, plant-based breakfast -you get all the nutrients all in one wrap!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Servings: 6 small wraps
    Author: Lainey

    Ingredients

    Spinach mix: 

    • 200 g frozen spinach or 300 g fresh spinach
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • ¼ small red onion chopped
    • 2 garlic cloves chopped
    • ¼ cup vegetable broth

    Chickpea Filling: 

    • ¼ small red onion chopped
    • 2 garlic cloves chopped
    • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
    • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
    • ½ teaspoon coriander powder
    • ½ teaspoon masala powder
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
    • ½ teaspoon fenugreek powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup water
    • 1 can 400g chickpea, drained and washed
    • 6 wraps

    Instructions

    Spinach mix: 

    • In a saucepan over medium heat, sauté spinach until wilted and set aside. 
    • In the same pan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons oil and cook onions and garlic until translucent. Add spinach, vegetable broth and allow it to simmer for 1 minute, then remove from the heat and set aside.

    Chickpea Filling:

    • In a nonstick pan over medium heat, preheat 2 tablespoons oil then add onion, garlic, thyme, and fry for 30 seconds. Add the remaining spices and cook while stirring to bring out the flavors.
    • Once the onions are translucent, add water and mix until it turns into a paste.
    • Add chickpeas and mix until the chickpeas are coated with the paste.

    To prepare the wrap:

    • Heat wrap in a clean nonstick pan, then wrap in a towel to retain heat.
    • Divide spinach and chickpea into 6 portions, fill each wrap with the spinach and chickpeas, then fold in opposite sides of each wrap and roll-up. 
    • Best served immediately.
    •  
    •  

    Notes

    *Add fresh veggies like sliced red bell pepper or tomatoes
    DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? Share it on instagram or tag @simplybakings or #simplybakings!

    NEVER MISS A RECIPE!

    PINTEREST / FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAM / TWITTER

    If you’ve tried this or any other of my recipes, don’t forget to rate the recipe and to leave me a comment. I love hearing from you!

    Beans and Legumes

    Previous Post: « Keto Blueberry Pancakes
    Next Post: Vegan TikTok Cereal Pancakes »

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I’m Lainey! Here you’ll find hundreds of recipes, all made from scratch with lots of tips and detailed step-by-step instructions. ➝ Visit my about page!

    POPULAR RECIPES

    a bowl of stir fried mung bean sprouts with tofu and vegetables

    Stir Fry Mung Bean Sprouts

    tofu wraps cut in half and placed on a sky blue plate

    Tofu Wraps

    Potato and Chickpea Curry over white rice in a pink bowl

    Easiest Thai Chickpea Curry

    Roasted Green Beans and Potatoes

    vegan pho with mushrooms and basil in a bowl

    Easiest Vegan Pho

    atsara on a plate

    Atsara (Pickled Green Papaya)

    Subscribe to My Channel

    Categories

    Archives

    Footer

    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact Us

    Latest Posts

    • Mochi Donuts Recipe
    • Vegan Batchoy
    • Lemon Cupcakes
    • Fluffy Japanese Souffle Pancakes
    • Banana Chocolate Chip Pound Cake

    Copyright © 2020 Simply Bakings