Vegan Lemon Tahini Wraps (Printable Version)

Zesty lemon-tahini wraps filled with chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and creamy dressing for a light, tasty meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chickpea Filling

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
03 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
04 - 1 medium carrot, grated
05 - 1 small cucumber, diced
06 - 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
07 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Lemon Tahini Dressing

08 - 3 tablespoons tahini
09 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
11 - 1 clove garlic, minced
12 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup or agave nectar
13 - 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
14 - Salt to taste

→ For Assembly

15 - 4 large whole wheat or gluten-free wraps
16 - 1 cup mixed salad greens
17 - Lemon wedges for serving

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a medium bowl, lightly mash chickpeas with a fork, leaving some chunky texture. Add parsley, red onion, carrot, cucumber, spinach, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt. Add water gradually, whisking until the dressing is smooth and pourable.
03 - Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss until evenly coated.
04 - Lay out wraps on a clean surface. Place a handful of salad greens down the center of each wrap. Spoon the chickpea mixture evenly over greens.
05 - Fold in the sides and roll up each wrap tightly. Slice in half, if desired. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes, which means you can actually make lunch instead of ordering it.
  • The tahini dressing is creamy and rich without any dairy, so it feels like a proper meal, not a compromise.
  • You can prep the filling ahead and assemble wraps whenever you're hungry, making weekday eating less of a scramble.
02 -
  • Don't over-mash the chickpeas—a paste-like texture makes the wraps feel dense and stodgy, but leaving them chunky keeps every bite interesting.
  • If you're making these ahead for meal prep, keep the chickpea filling and dressing separate from the wraps and greens, then assemble just before eating, or everything becomes a soggy mess within an hour.
03 -
  • Buy tahini from a brand you recognize and trust—it makes a noticeable difference in the final dressing's flavor and texture.
  • Squeeze your lemon juice fresh rather than using bottled; the brightness will shine through in a way that bottled juice simply cannot match.
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