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A white plate holds two Low Carb Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps with Teriyaki Chickpeas. The mixture appears to be seasoned and includes chopped vegetables. The plate is on a light wooden surface with a gray and white striped cloth nearby.

Low Carb Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps with Chickpeas

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Servings 8
Calories 78 kcal

Ingredients
  

Teriyaki Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons coconut aminos or "No Soy sauce"
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Chickpea Filling

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small red onion
  • ½ medium carrot
  • ¼ cup roasted red pepper or ½ fresh red bell pepper
  • 1 can of chickpeas
  • Fresh parsley
  • 1 Romaine or Green Butter Lettuce rinsed

Instructions
 

Teriyaki Sauce

  • Combine soy sauce, water, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and cornstarch in a small sauce pan. Bring to boil.
  • Stir constantly as it thickens. Once thick, remove from heat and set aside.

Chickpea Filling

  • Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add onions, carrot and red pepper and sauté until vegetables are tender.
  • Remove from heat and stir in prepared Teriyaki Sauce, mix well.
  • Add in chickpeas and continue mixing.

Assembly

  • Remove 8 Green Butter lettuce leaves from the lettuce head and pat off any excess liquid.
  • Place about 3 tablespoons of chickpeas filling onto each lettuce wrap. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 78kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 107mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
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