Crunchy Caramelized Onion and Chickpea Street Food Wrap

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-23 · Updated 2026-06-23

A satisfying vegetarian wrap featuring sweet caramelized onions and spiced chickpeas, inspired by vibrant street food flavors perfect for a quick meal. This Mediterranean-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs large flour tortillas, chickpeas, drained and rinsed, yellow onion, thinly sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 large flour tortillas
• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 cups baby spinach leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add 2 thinly sliced yellow onions and cook slowly for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until deeply golden and caramelized.
2. Step 2: In another skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 can (15 oz) drained chickpeas, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring frequently until chickpeas are slightly crispy and fragrant.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt with 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro to make a tangy sauce.
4. Step 4: Warm 4 large flour tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds each. Divide 2 cups baby spinach evenly among the tortillas, then top with the caramelized onions and spiced chickpeas.
5. Step 5: Drizzle each wrap with the cilantro-yogurt sauce. Roll tightly and serve immediately for a flavorful street food-inspired wrap.