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Vegan Bang Bang Chickpeas

Vegan Bang Bang Chickpeas

This Vegan Bang Bang Chickpea Lettuce cups are the perfect meatless option for the infamous Bang Bang Shrimp. An easy light meal perfect for Summer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp coconut aminos or tamari
  • 1 tbsp arrowroot flour
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • romaine leaves
  • 2 avocados diced
  • cilantro for garnish
  • scallions for garnish
  • black sesame seeds
  • BANG BANG SAUCE
  • 1/3 cup vegan mayo
  • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp siracha
  • 1 garlic minced

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°
  2. In a large bowl, add the olive oil, coconut aminos, arrowroot flour, salt, and pepper. Mix and add in the drained and rinsed chickpeas.
  3. Bake in the oven for about 25 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, whisk together the bang bang sauce.
  5. Once the chickpeas are done cooking, add some of the sauce and mix.
  6. Add the avocados in the lettice cups, then add in the chickpeas. Drizzle a little more of the sauce, then top it off with sesame seeds, cilantro, and scallions.
  7. Serve and enjoy!