Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are an excellent vegan and gluten-free source of protein and fiber. They also contain folate, manganese and magnesium. Chickpeas can help to stabilize blood sugars, build and maintain bone structure and strength, and promote heart health. The recipe below is a great protein-packed vegan burrito!
Roasted Chickpea & Broccoli Burrito Adapted from www.thugkitchen.com
Makes 6-8 burritos
Ingredients (buy organic when you can)
- 3 cups of cooked chickpeas (2-15 ounce cans, drained)
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 large crown of broccoli
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 1 lime
Spice blend:
- 3 tbsp. olive oil or grapeseed oil
- 1-2 tbsp. gluten-free soy sauce
- 2 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- ½ tsp. ground coriander
- Black pepper or cayenne pepper to taste
other:
- 6-8 tortillas of choice. example: quinoa, brown rice, buckwheat or corn tortillas.
- avocado and cilantro to add to burrito or use as garnish on top
Directions
- Heat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Chop up the onion, bell pepper, and broccoli so that all the pieces about the size of a chickpea. Finely chop the garlic and set aside.
- Place all the chopped up vegetables in a large bowl with the cooked chickpeas. Pour in the oil and soy sauce, stir, and add the spices. Mix until all the vegetables are coated.
- Spread the mixture out on a large cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and add the garlic. Bake for another 15 minutes. The broccoli will look a little burnt.
- Take the tray out of the oven and squeeze the juice of half of the lime over the pan Mix the roasted chickpeas and vegetables.
- Add more spices for taste.
- Using a tortilla, place the burrito mixture in the center and add toppings of your choice such as avocados slices and cilantro.
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