Chickpea Lettuce Wraps

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Chickpea Lettuce Wraps
Prep Time
1 hr 30 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
 

Image Source/Recipe Source:www.showmetheyummy.com

Keyword: Entrée, Side
Servings: 6
Ingredients
  • ½ cup dried chickpeas garbanzo beans
  • Lettuce leaves
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 1 mango diced
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes cut in half
  • ½ cup red onion diced
  • ¼ cup cilantro leaves chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. 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.
  2. Separate the lettuce leaves. Wash and dry them gently; set aside.
  3. Combine lime juice, sugar, olive oil and garlic in a small bowl; set aside.
  4. 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.
  5. Place a portion of the chickpea salad over each of the lettuce leaves and enjoy.