buffalo chickpea recipe - 5 minute lunch recipe!

buffalo sauce

🥗Healthier: hot sauce

💰Cheaper: homemade buffalo sauce

Hot sauce can be lower in calories and made with simple ingredients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

avocado

🥗Healthier: hummus

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Hummus adds creaminess with fewer calories.

tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole grain wraps

💰Cheaper: pita bread

Pita bread is often cheaper and can be used for wraps.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Drain and rinse the chickpeas; pat dry with a towel.

Toss the chickpeas with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Spread the chickpeas on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until crispy, shaking halfway through.

In a bowl, mix the baked chickpeas with buffalo sauce until well coated.

Chop the celery, carrots, and red onion into small pieces.

In a separate bowl, combine the chopped vegetables with lime juice and cilantro.

Lay out the lettuce leaves or tortillas for serving.

Spoon the buffalo chickpea mixture onto the lettuce or tortillas.

Top with avocado slices and additional buffalo sauce if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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