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Buffalo Chickpea Lettuce Cups

These Buffalo Chickpea Lettuce Cups are full of flavor and make a great snack or low-calorie meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Sandwich/Wrap/Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Yield: 6 lettuce cups
Author: The Nut-Free Vegan

Ingredients

  • cup vegan butter
  • ½ cup hot sauce
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. Oil
  • 2 cans 15 oz. chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 6 leaves romaine lettuce
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • 1/2 white onion sliced
  • Ranch or blue cheese dressing

Instructions

  • Heat butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Once melted, add hot sauce, garlic powder and lemon juice. Stir together.
  • Raise heat and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Toss Buffalo sauce and chickpeas in a large bowl until coated.
  • Heat oil over low heat in a medium skillet. Add chickpeas. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Remove chickpeas from heat and let cool. Add them to lettuce cups and top with celery, tomatoes and onion. Add ranch or blue cheese dressing. Serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe is gluten-free.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g