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Spicy Buffalo Chickpea Wraps With Crunchy Slaw (Vegan & Filling) - Easy, Flavor-Packed Lunch

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans chickpeas (15 oz each), drained and rinsed
  • Large flour tortillas or whole-wheat wraps (8–10 inches)
  • Buffalo hot sauce (Frank’s-style)
  • Vegan butter or olive oil
  • Smoked paprika
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Red cabbage (or green), thinly sliced
  • Carrots, shredded
  • Green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional)
  • Vegan mayo
  • Apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
  • Maple syrup (or agave)
  • Celery, finely sliced (optional, for that Buffalo “feel”)
  • Avocado (optional, for extra creaminess)

Instructions
 

  • Make the slaw: In a large bowl, combine 3 cups thinly sliced cabbage, 1 cup shredded carrots, and optional celery and green onions. In a small bowl, whisk 1/3 cup vegan mayo, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Toss with the veggies. Chill while you cook the chickpeas.
  • Season the chickpeas: Pat chickpeas dry. In a bowl, mix them with 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of black pepper.
  • Crisp them up: Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cook chickpeas 6–8 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until lightly browned and a bit crisp.
  • Buffalo it up: Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in 2–4 tablespoons Buffalo hot sauce (to taste) and 1 tablespoon vegan butter (or a drizzle of oil). Cook 1–2 minutes, stirring, until the chickpeas are glossy and coated.
  • Warm the wraps: Heat tortillas in a dry skillet for 20–30 seconds per side or wrap in a damp towel and microwave 20–30 seconds until pliable.
  • Assemble: Add a generous scoop of slaw to the center of each tortilla. Spoon Buffalo chickpeas on top. Add avocado slices and chopped herbs if you like.
  • Wrap and serve: Fold the sides in, roll tightly from the bottom, and slice in half. Drizzle extra hot sauce if you’re feeling bold.