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SPICY QUINOA-LENTIL WRAPS TAHINI SAUCE

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A flavorful and healthy wrap combining spiced lentil and quinoa mixture with creamy tahini sauce, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

Lentil-Quinoa Mix

  • 0.75 cup red lentils (sorted and rinsed)
  • 0.5 cup quinoa (rinsed)
  • 2.5 cups water (more as needed)
  • 2 teaspoons cumin (heaping)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon pink salt (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1 green onion green onion (thinly sliced)
  • 0.25 cup tahini
  • 0.33 cup water (more as needed)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (juice of 1/2 lemon or 1 tablespoon)
  • 0.25 teaspoon pink salt (pinch)
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (pinch)
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

Additional ingredients

  • as needed shredded cabbage or micro greens
  • as needed lavash bread or corn tortillas (flour tortillas work too)
  • to taste chili paste or sriracha
  • optional sliced avocado (for tacos)

Instructions 

  • In a medium saucepan, combine water, lentils, quinoa, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in parsley and scallions, and let rest for 10 minutes. Add water if too dry.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, water, lemon juice, salt, red pepper flakes, and parsley to make the sauce. Set aside.
  • Lay lavash or tortillas flat, spread chili paste, add lentil-quinoa mixture, cabbage or micro greens, and sliced avocado if using. Roll up, slice, and serve with tahini sauce.

Notes

Wraps can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Healthy, Vegetarian, Wrap