Recipe: Herbed Chickpea Wraps with Grapes and Walnuts

HERBED CHICKPEA WRAPS WITH GRAPES AND WALNUTS

"The herbed mixture can be assembled in advance and refrigerated to let flavors meld. Wraps can be quickly rolled, secured with toothpicks and wrapped in wax paper or foil in the morning for packed lunches or picnics."


1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
2 cups seedless red grapes, halved*
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup coarsely chopped roasted walnuts
1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil
1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh thyme
1/2 cup plain, low-fat Greek yogurt
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 (8-inch) whole-wheat tortillas

In large mixing bowl, add all ingredients, except tortillas, and gently combine. (For more cohesive mixture, first gently mash chickpeas with potato masher just to break skins before adding remaining ingredients.)**

On bottom half of tortilla, spoon 1/2 cup mixture in broad line. Fold left and right sides toward center until almost touching. Fold bottom edge toward center. Roll wrap firmly upwards. Place toothpick 2-inches from each end. Slice wrap diagonally and place cut side up on plate or platter. Repeat.

Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate to serve later in day.

*To quickly cut grapes: Put whole grapes on dinner plate. Stack another dinner plate on top. With one hand gently press plate on grapes to hold in place and with other hand using serrated knife cut grapes in half.

**By semi-smashing the chickpeas, their nutty flavor can mingle with the other ingredients, and they'll stayed tucked in the wrap and not roll out.

Makes 8 servings

Per 2 halve serving: 367 calories, 10 g total fat (1 g saturated fat), 58 g carbohydrate, 15 g protein, 10 g dietary fiber, 425 mg sodium

SERVING SUGGESTION:
To arrange a beautiful platter, slice wraps in half on an angle and stand cut halves against a row of grape clusters to feature the colorful filling. Garnish the perimeter of the platter with springs of fresh herbs.

Source: the American Institute for Cancer Research