Chickpea Roll-Ups are a quick and satisfying vegetarian option, combining creamy mashed chickpeas with crunchy vegetables like snow peas or celery and onions, seasoned with dill and lemon. This light, refreshing dish is perfect for warm-weather lunches, picnics, or an easy meatless dinner. Its portability and protein-rich filling make it both practical and nutritious. This recipe reflects the late-20th-century trend toward plant-based meals and pantry-friendly cooking.
Ingredients
- 19 oz garbanzo beans ( chickpeas, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup snow peas (or celery, chopped)
- ¼ to ½ cup onion (chopped)
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried dill weed
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
- 8 tortillas (large )
Instructions
Step 1: Mash Chickpeas
- Pour chickpeas into a mixing bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher until chunky.
Step 2: Add Ingredients
- Add chopped snow peas or celery, onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper.
Step 3: Mix Thoroughly
- Stir the mixture until well combined.
Step 4: Assemble Wraps
- Spread the chickpea mixture evenly onto tortillas.
Step 5: Roll Up
- Roll each tortilla tightly and slice in half if desired. Serve immediately or wrap for later.
Tips
- Mash chickpeas lightly for a chunky texture or fully for a smoother spread
- Substitute Greek yogurt for mayo for a lighter version
- Add cucumber or grated carrot for extra crunch
- Use whole-wheat or spinach tortillas for added nutrition
- Sprinkle smoked paprika or cumin for deeper flavor
- Add chopped parsley or chives if dill isn’t available
- Make ahead and refrigerate filling up to 3 days
- Serve cut into pinwheels for party platters
- Add avocado slices just before rolling for richness
Nutrition
Calories: 296kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 12gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 317mgPotassium: 362mgFiber: 9gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 213IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 4mg
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