Drain and rinse chickpeas with water. Pat chickpeas with a clean dish towel to dry. Place chickpeas in a large bowl.
Whisk sriracha sauce, lime juice, olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a small bowl for a minute or two until the dressing is emulsified..
Pour the emulsified sriracha lime dressing over the chickpeas and toss to coat them thoroughly.
Place the chickpeas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread them into an even layer.
Bake at 400°F for 25 to 30 minutes until they have reached your desired level of crispiness.
Prepare the Wrap Filling
Chop the bell pepper into thin slices.
Chop the green onions into small slices.
Roughly chop the cilantro and its stems.
Chop the mango into small ½” sized cubes.
Prepare the Peanut Sauce
Place all the ingredients for the peanut sauce into a small bowl.
Whisk until a smooth, creamy sauce is formed.
Add additional warm water to thin out the sauce, if needed.
Assemble the Wraps
Lay out 6 to 8 large romaine leaves.
Spread the bell pepper, mangos, green onions, roasted chickpeas, and cilantro evenly into each leaf.
Drizzle about 2 tablespoons of the peanut sauce over each wrap.
Enjoy!
Notes
See more expert tips, pictures, and variations above for making the best chickpea lettuce wraps with peanut sauce!Yield: 6 to 8 lettuce wraps and ⅔ cup of peanut sauceServing Size: 3 to 4 chickpea lettuce wrapsMeal Prep Tip: To meal prep, follow the recipe until assembling the wraps. Afterward, transfer the ingredients into separate airtight containers and keep them refrigerated until ready to assemble and serve.If you roasted the chickpeas, reheat them in an air fryer for a few minutes to crisp them back up.Allergy Friendly Swaps:Adjust this recipe to meet dietary needs with these simple modifications:
Gluten-Free - Use tamari instead of soy sauce
Soy Free - Use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce or tamari
Peanut-Free - Use cashew or almond butter instead of peanut butter.
Nut Free - Use sunflower butter or tahini instead of peanuts.
Nightshade Free - Omit the sriracha and garlic powder. Substitute carrots and cucumber for the bell peppers.