This Vegan Chicken Caesar Wrap is the ultimate easy plant based lunch! It’s loaded with baked tofu “chicken,” crispy chickpeas, fresh romaine, and a creamy vegan Caesar dressing. This easy wrap is perfect for meal prep or an easy lunch on the go!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Great for meal prep! You can prep all the components ahead of time, then just wrap and go during the week—lunch couldn’t be easier.
- Perfect for on-the-go lunches. Assemble your Vegan Caesar Wrap in the morning and take it with you for a healthy & delicious lunch at work or school.
- Totally vegan and dairy-free! Baked tofu “chicken” keeps it plant-based and protein-packed, while the creamy Caesar Dressing skips the dairy without sacrificing flavor.
Key Ingredients
- Firm tofu & seasonings: a flavorful, protein-packed substitute for traditional chicken. The tofu is baked to perfection and makes our wrap extra satisfying!
- Cornstarch: helps create a crispy coating on the baked tofu “chicken.”
- Romaine, parmesan, and Vegan Caesar Dressing: the components of our caesar salad. This all gets tossed together and then wrapped up in a tortilla.
- Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas: for a little extra crunch!
How to Make Vegan Chicken Caesar Wraps
Steps 1-2: Preheat oven, then whisk together tamari and seasonings for the Baked Tofu "Chicken".
Steps 3-5: Very gently toss the tofu strips in the tamari mixture. Separately, combine the cornstarch and the nutritional yeast, then toss with the coated tofu.
Step 6: Bake tofu strips for 15 minutes, give them a flip, and bake for 12 more minutes.
Step 7: Create your vegan caesar salad by combining romaine lettuce, vegan parmesan, and the Vegan Caesar Dressing.
Step 8: Add a large scoop of salad, an extra drizzle of dressing, a handful of Crispy Chickpeas, and a few strips of tofu to each tortilla.
Step 8 (cont): Fold the sides of the tortilla inward, fold the edge closest to you up and over the filling, and then roll tightly to create a wrap.
Recipe Tips
- For the crispiest chickpeas, make them fresh right before assembling your wrap. If you're prepping ahead, they won't stay as crisp, but they'll still be tasty! You can also re-crisp them in the air fryer for a few minutes before assembly if desired.
- I highly suggest using burrito-sized tortillas for these vegan wraps! Tortillas any smaller than this are much trickier to wrap nicely. Feel free to use regular tortillas or spinach tortillas!
Serving Suggestions
- This recipe is perfect for meal prep and grab-and-go lunch! Prep the components over the weekend, assemble your wrap in the morning, and bring it with you to work! I suggest wrapping the finished product in foil to make transport a bit easier, and of course store it in a fridge once you get to work.
- Pair this wrap with a simple side like fruit or chips to make your meal even more filling.
- Cut these into halves or even pinwheels to display on a party platter! These would be a great option at summer parties or potlucks.
Substitutions & Variations
- Short on time? You can make this recipe in less time by using store bought vegan caesar dressing and either skipping the chickpeas or replacing them with store bought croutons! Or you could even use a store bought vegan chicken instead of the Baked Tofu "Chicken".
- One time I prepped most of these components but didn’t have everything I needed for the Caesar dressing, so I swapped in a vegan ranch instead. It of course had a different flavor profile, but it was still delicious! A fun option if you’re in the mood for a little flavor twist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Once assembled, these wraps are best enjoyed the same day to keep everything fresh and crisp. If meal prepping, store components separately and assemble just before eating, or the morning of if needed. If assembling the morning of, wrap in foil to keep fresh and store in the fridge until lunchtime.
These Vegan Chicken Caesar Wraps contain tofu and chickpeas, both great sources of plant-based protein! This makes these wraps a satisfying and nourishing lunch option.
Yes - if you use my homemade Vegan Caesar Dressing and skip the vegan parmesan, these wraps are generally considered WFPB-friendly! If you substitute any components with store-bought versions (like a different vegan chicken or dressing), be sure to check the ingredients to make sure they align with your dietary needs.
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Vegan Chicken Caesar Wrap
Ingredients
Baked Tofu "Chicken"
- 1 block firm tofu - pressed for 20 minutes and cut into thick strips
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1.5 tablespoon tamari
- 3 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Caesar Wrap
- 4 burrito-sized tortillas - (regular or spinach tortillas will work!)
- 4-6 cups romaine lettuce - chopped (roughly 1 head)
- optional: ½ cup vegan parmesan
- 1 cup Joyful Balance Vegan Caesar Dressing - (or a store bought vegan caesar dressing of choice)
- 1 recipe Joyful Balance Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas - (or storebought vegan croutons)
Instructions
Baked Tofu "Chicken"
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- In a small bowl, whisk together tamari, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder and tahini.
- In a large bowl, very gently toss tofu strips in the tamari mixture until all strips are coated.
- In a separate small bowl, combine nutritional yeast and cornstarch.
- Sprinkle about half of the cornstarch mixture over the tofu and gently toss to coat. Repeat once more with the rest of the mixture.
- Line a baking tray with a silicone baking sheet or aluminum foil. Place the coated tofu strips on the prepared tray and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and flip each tofu strip, then bake for another 12 minutes.
Assemble your Vegan Chicken Caesar Wrap
- Toss together the romaine lettuce, vegan parmesan (if using), and half of the Vegan Caesar Dressing.Optional: warm tortillas in the microwave for 15-30 seconds. (This makes the tortillas a bit more pliable and less likely to crack when rolled into a wrap).
- Lay out each tortilla for assembly. On each tortilla, add a scoop of the Caesar salad, a spoonful of extra dressing, a few strips of baked tofu, and a handful of crispy chickpeas. Fold the sides of the tortilla inward toward the center, then fold the edge closest to you up over the filling and roll tightly to form a wrap.
Notes
Happy cooking! If you made this recipe don’t forget to tag me (@joyfulbalanceofficial) on facebook or instagram so I can cheer you on for your wrap-making ways.
Stay joyfully balanced!
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