Chickpea and Avocado Salad Wrap-Style Bowl
A satisfying lunch bowl of mashed chickpeas and creamy avocado with lime, tomato, and crisp romaine — protein-packed and fresh.

Total
15 min
Prep
15 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped(optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, mash chickpeas coarsely with a fork, leaving some whole pieces.
- 2
Add avocado, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, olive oil, and salt; mash and mix until creamy.
- 3
Fold in cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro if using.
- 4
Divide chopped romaine between two bowls and top with the chickpea mixture.
- 5
Serve immediately with extra lime if desired.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
410
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbohydrate | 38 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 13 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
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