Roasted Beet Chickpea Wraps (Print version)

Tender roasted beets, crisp-edged chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and lemon tahini sauce wrapped in soft tortillas.

# Ingredients:

For the roasted filling

01 - 2 medium beets, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) cubes
02 - 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and dried very well
03 - 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the lemon tahini sauce

09 - 1/4 cup (60 ml) tahini
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
12 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup
13 - 2-4 tablespoons warm water

For assembly

14 - 4 large whole wheat tortillas or flatbreads
15 - 2 cups (60 g) chopped romaine, baby spinach, or mixed greens
16 - 1 medium carrot, shredded
17 - 1/2 English cucumber, cut into thin strips
18 - 1/3 cup (40 g) pickled red onions or shredded red cabbage
19 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or mint
20 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# Instructions:

01 - Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
02 - Add the diced beets and dried chickpeas to the pan. Toss with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper until coated.
03 - Spread in a single layer and roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the beets are tender and the chickpeas are golden at the edges.
04 - Whisk tahini, lemon juice, grated garlic, maple syrup, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons warm water. Add more warm water 1 tablespoon at a time until the sauce is smooth and pourable.
05 - Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet for 15-20 seconds per side, or microwave them briefly under a damp towel until pliable.
06 - Layer greens, roasted beet chickpea filling, carrot, cucumber, pickled onions, herbs, and tahini sauce on each tortilla. Fold in the sides, roll tightly, and serve with lemon wedges.

# Good to know:

01 - Best served warm, with extra tahini sauce on the side.
02 - For meal prep, store filling, sauce, greens, and tortillas separately.
03 - Use gluten-free tortillas if needed.