Copycat Vegan Trader Joes Red Lentil Wrap - Free Recipe Saturday
Happy Saturday!
This week's free recipe was requested by our members!
It's a "copycat" recipe of the red lentil wrap that was sold at Trader Joe's.
TJ'S RED LENTIL WRAPS
Ingredients
3/4 cup cooked quinoa
1 roasted red pepper
1 tsp ground cumin
cayenne pepper (optional)
1/4 cup dry red lentils
1/2 tsp onion powder
2 flour tortillas
1 cup shredded cabbage
Tahini Dipping Sauce
1/2 cup tahini
1/2 lemon (2-4 tbsp juice)
1/8 to 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Directions
Place red pepper in a food processor with ¼-tsp cumin and a dash of cayenne.
Pureé into a smooth paste, adding a little water if necessary. Set aside.
Line a medium pot with ½-cup water.
Add lentils, cover, and bring to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cook lentils are soft and orange but not mushy, adding more water as needed.
Stir in remaining cumin, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to taste and cook for a minute or so.
Stir in cooked quinoa and mix well.
Set aside for a few minutes.
Spread bell pepper puree onto tortillas.
Top with lentil mixture, shredded cabbage and Tahini Dipping Sauce (or save sauce for dipping). Roll up.
Slimming: Substitute ¼-cup plain hummus for tahini.
calories 407 — fat 11.1g — carbs 62.5g — fiber 16.3g — sugars 5.6g — protein 17.4g —
Also on the meal plan this week:
Teriyaki Chickpea Burritos
Szechuan Stir-Fry
Chipotle Corn Soup
Kidney Bean Curry
Refried Bean Tacos
TJ's "copycat" Red Lentil Wraps
Texas White Chili
Moroccan Salad
5-Spice Bowl
Memphis BBQ Sandwiches
"Cheesy" Tomato Sandwich