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Vegan Chickpea Mayo Coconut Bacon Lettuce Wraps (GF)

Modified: Jul 15, 2021 · Published: Aug 31, 2017 by Rhian Williams

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I love the wonderful combination of flavours and textures in these Vegan Chickpea Mayo Coconut Bacon Lettuce Wraps!

Vegan Chickpea Mayo Coconut Bacon Lettuce Wraps (GF)

These delicious wraps are inspired by a sandwich I always used to love getting from Pret A Manger - it's made with a creamy chicken mayonnaise salad, crispy slices of smoky bacon, juicy tomatoes and lettuce. I knew I had to try making a vegan version!

Vegan Chickpea Mayo Coconut Bacon Lettuce Wraps (GF)

I initially wanted to make a sandwich out of it, but because there was going to be lettuce in it anyway, I thought it might be more fun to make lettuce wraps! Though if you prefer, you can put all these ingredients between slices of bread or in a tortilla wrap instead.

Vegan Chickpea Mayo Coconut Bacon Lettuce Wraps (GF)

So here's the deal with these wraps:

  • Fresh, crunchy lettuce cups
  • Creamy, tangy, meaty chickpea mayonnaise that tastes deceptively like chicken!
  • Crispy, salty-sweet, smoky pieces of coconut bacon (or you can use almond bacon)
  • Slices of sweet, juicy tomatoes

SO good! Trust me, all of these flavours and textures are a match made in heaven.

Vegan Chickpea Mayo Coconut Bacon Lettuce Wraps (GF)

The chickpea mayonnaise is made with crushed chickpeas and an easy cashew-based mayonnaise, whilst the bacon is made using coconut flakes flavoured with smoked paprika, soy sauce (or tamari) and maple syrup. Both of these can be made in advance and keep for up to a few days, meaning these lettuce wraps are ideal for meal prep and packed lunches!

Vegan Chickpea Mayo Coconut Bacon Lettuce Wraps (GF)

These Vegan Chickpea Mayo Coconut Bacon Lettuce Wraps make a great lunch or light dinner, but also work well as an appetiser if you're feeding a crowd.

For more delicious plant-based sandwiches and wraps, check out my:

  • Lazy Falafel Lettuce Wraps
  • Mediterranean Chickpea “Tuna” Pittas
  • Vegan Egg Mayonnaise Salad
  • Tofu Katsu Sushi Lettuce Wraps
  • Hummus Toasted Sandwich
  • Lazy Samosa Lettuce Cups
  • Vegan “Crispy Duck” Lettuce Wraps

If you try out this recipe or anything else from my blog, I’d really love to hear any feedback! Please give it a rating, leave a comment, or tag a photo #rhiansrecipes on Instagram! Thank you.

Helpful tools to make these Vegan Chickpea Mayo Coconut Bacon Lettuce Wraps:

food processor

blender

hand-held stick blender

Vegan Chickpea Mayo Coconut Bacon Lettuce Wraps (GF)

Vegan Chickpea Mayo Coconut Bacon Lettuce Wraps (GF)

I love the wonderful combination of flavours and textures in these Vegan Chickpea Mayo Coconut Bacon Lettuce Wraps!
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: British
Keyword: vegan chickpea salad, vegan lettuce wrap
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 386kcal

Ingredients

For the chickpea mayonnaise:

  • 400 g (14oz) tin of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 50 g (⅓ cup) cashew nuts soaked overnight in cold water or in boiling water for 10 minutes
  • 3 teaspoons apple cider vinegar (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
  • ¼ teaspoon (Dijon) mustard
  • Salt + pepper, to taste

For the coconut bacon*:

  • 8 tablespoons flaked coconut
  • 1 teaspoon tamari (or soy sauce if not gluten-free)
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup (or sub any other sweetener)
  • Pinch of smoked paprika, to taste
  • Ground black pepper, to taste

To serve:

  • Lettuce cups** - this mixture should be enough to divide between 4 lettuce cups Romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, butter lettuce, chicory all work well
  • Tomato slices
  • Fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

For the chickpea mayonnaise:

  • Place chickpeas in a bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher until broken into rough pieces (you can alternatively use a pestle and mortar)
  • Add the cashew nuts, vinegar, mustard and salt + pepper to a blender or food processor (a hand-held stick blender also works well) and whizz until completely smooth, adding little splashes of water until you achieve your desired consistency - it should be fairly runny but not too watery
  • Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary
  • Add the mayonnaise to the chickpeas etc and mix well. Taste and add more salt if necessary

For the coconut bacon:

  • Place all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well
  • Heat in a frying pan on medium heat for around 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp
  • Set aside on a plate, making sure they're spread apart as this will help them crisp up

To serve:

  • Stuff lettuce cups with chickpea mayonnaise, coconut bacon and tomatoes. Scatter over chopped parsley if desired
  • Keeps for up to a day if using for packed lunches, but if keeping for longer store all parts separately

Notes

*Alternatively you can use almond bacon
**You can also put all these ingredients between slices of bread or in a tortilla wrap instead
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Chickpea Mayo Coconut Bacon Lettuce Wraps (GF)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 386
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Sam

    September 01, 2017 at 11:02 pm

    You had me at chickpeas and cashews ? Pinned for later!

    Sam

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    • Rhian Williams

      September 02, 2017 at 2:31 pm

      Two of my favourite foods too - thanks Sam!

  2. Anonymous

    May 01, 2018 at 4:11 pm

    5 stars
    Made this for lunch today and it was amazing!!

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    • Rhian Williams

      May 01, 2018 at 4:19 pm

      Thank you!

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