Paleo Turkey and Avocado Lettuce Wraps
These vegan Paleo lettuce wraps ditch the bird and embrace mashed chickpeas and creamy avocado for a quick, refreshing, and flavor-packed meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas mashed
- 1 ripe avocado diced
- 4 large romaine or butter lettuce leaves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup grated carrots
- 1/4 cup diced cucumber
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mash chickpeas with a fork until chunky but spreadable.
- Add diced avocado and mix gently (we want creamy, not baby food).
- Sprinkle in lemon juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Toss in carrots and cucumber for crunch.
- Lay out lettuce leaves like edible plates.
- Spoon chickpea-avocado mix into the center of each leaf.
- Garnish with cilantro if you’re feeling extra.
- Roll gently, or just fold and shove into your face lovingly.
- Serve fresh, with a smug look of nutritional superiority.
- Leftovers? Store filling separately and wrap fresh when needed.
Notes
📊 Nutritional Values (per wrap)
- Calories: 110
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
💪 Vitamins & Minerals (per wrap)
- Vitamin C: 22%
- Folate: 15%
- Iron: 10%
- Vitamin A: 18%
- Magnesium: 12%
💁♀️ Tips to Boost the Flavor
- Add a dash of hot sauce for drama.
- Mix in red onion or jalapeño for some edge.
- Swap lemon juice for lime if you’re tropical at heart.
- Use Bibb lettuce for a softer bite.
- Make a double batch—trust me, you’ll want more.