Spicy Peri Peri Chickpea & Roasted Veggie Wraps

This family-friendly recipe is based on bold peri-peri flavours, but it’s not a copy of Nando’s! It’s an easy-to-make, wholesome recipe suitable for kids and adults. Spicy peri peri-sweet roasted chickpeas and colourful veggies combine to bring out the heat, while a cooling yoghurt dressing (or a dairy-free alternative) adds balance.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Peri Peri Chickpeas & Veggies:

• 1 can (400 g) drained and rinsed chickpeas

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced

• 1 courgette (zucchini) sliced

• 1 red onion, thinly sliced

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp cumin

• ½ tsp chili flakes (adjust to desired hotness)

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional, to taste)

• 1 TBSP lemon juice

For the yogurt dressing (optional, but good!):

• ½ cup Greek yogurt (omit for vegans or use coconut or soy yogurt)

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp olive oil

• ¼ tsp salt

For Assembling:

• 4 large whole wheat wraps or flatbreads

• 1 cup of fresh spinach or lettuce

• ½ avocado, sliced

• 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro (optional).

Instructions

Roast the chickpeas & veggies.

• Heat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

• Combine the chickpeas, bell peppers, courgette, and red onion in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, chili flakes, garlic powder, salt, and maple syrup. Toss well to coat.

• Put everything on a baking tray and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through. [Photo by Vicky Wasik] The chickpeas should be crispy, and the veggies should be soft and charred.

Make the yogurt dressing.

• Whisk yogurt, garlic powder, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt in a small bowl.

• Mix well and refrigerate until serving.

Assemble the wraps.

• Heat the wraps for 30 seconds per side in a dry pan.

• Smear some yogurt dressing over each wrap, then add a handful of fresh spinach.

Add some spicy chickpea and veggie mix.

• Pile on avocado slices and sprinkle with fresh coriander.

• Wrap it up and serve warm!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔ Healthy & Nutritious—Protein, fiber, and veggies galore!

✔ Easy & You can adjust the spice level for kids, swap out vegetables, or add grilled halloumi for vegetarians.

✔ Meal Prep Friendly—Prepare the chickpea mixture for quick lunches.

✔ Unique! It’s not a Nando’s copy but packed with smoky, spicy, tangy flavors!