Vegan Mediterranean Lettuce Wrap
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, these Vegan Mediterranean Lettuce Wraps are the perfect combination of wholesome ingredients and vibrant tastes. Crisp romaine lettuce leaves serve as the base, holding a medley of juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, hearty chickpeas, tangy kalamata olives, and aromatic parsley. Drizzled with a zesty lemon-garlic dressing infused with olive oil and a hint of cumin, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. Perfect as a light meal or healthy appetizer, this gluten-free, plant-based dish is a delicious way to bring Mediterranean flavors to your table. Ideal for meal preps or quick dinners, these lettuce wraps are as nutritious as they are satisfying!
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Ingredients
- 8 leaves romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 0.5 cup kalamat olives
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
1. Separate the romaine lettuce leaves carefully, wash them thoroughly, and pat dry. Set aside.
Step 2
2. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, finely chop the red onion, slice the kalamata olives, and roughly chop the fresh parsley.
Step 3
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, chickpeas, and parsley.
Step 4
4. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 5
5. Pour the dressing over the vegetable and chickpea mixture, tossing everything together until well coated.
Step 6
6. Spoon equal portions of the mixture onto the center of each romaine lettuce leaf.
Step 7
7. Serve immediately as a refreshing and healthy meal or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (911.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 927.6 |
| Total Fat 61.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3505.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 81.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 18.9g | |
| Protein 21.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 291.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1666.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories