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Chickpea Lettuce Wraps
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Ingredients
½ cup dried chickpeas
Butter lettuce leaves
1 lime, juiced
1-tablespoon sugar
1-tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 mango, diced
1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half
½ cup red onion, diced¼ cup cilantro leaves, chopped
¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Place chickpeas and 6 cups of water in a pot and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, turn off heat, cover and let stand for 1 hour. Keep beans covered and cook over low to medium heat for about 1-½ hours or until desired tenderness is reached, drain and set aside.
Separate the butter lettuce leaves. Wash and dry them gently; set aside. Combine lime juice, sugar, olive oil and garlic in a small bowl; set aside.
In a large bowl combine the chickpeas, mangoes, tomatoes, onion, cilantro and mint. Add the reserved dressing and gently toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Place a portion of the chickpea salad over each of the lettuce leaves and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
Servings Per Container
Amount Per Serving
Calories
144
Calories From Fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
3.5g
Saturated Fat
.5g
Trans Fat
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
206mg
Total Carbohydrate
26g
Dietary Fiber
5g
Sugars
Protein
4.5g
Vitamin A
%
•
Vitamin C
%
Calcium
%
•
Iron
%
* Percentage Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
Calories
2,000
2,2500
Total Fat
Less than
65g
80g
Saturated Fat
Less than
20g
25g
Cholesterol
Less than
300mg
300mg
Sodium
Less than
2,400mg
2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate
300g
375g
Dietary Fiber
25g
30g
Calories per gram:
Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4
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