They're easy to transport, easy to make, inspire creativity, and are fun to eat... I'm talking about Wraps.
This wrap integrates a North African ingredient with a tasty hummus.
Mediterranean Veggie Wrap
Yield - 8 wraps
1 cup uncooked whole wheat Couscous (or gluten free grain of choice)
1/2 c. chopped Almonds, toasted
1/2 c. golden Raisins
3 c. BBQ'd Tofu, diced
2 c. shredded organic Romaine Lettuce
2 Tbs. diced organic Red Onion
1/4 . extra virgin organic Olive Oil
1/4 c. organic Lemon Juice
1/2 tsp. Cumin
2 Tbs. chopped organic Parsley
1 tsp. grated Lemon peel
Salt and pepper, to taste
8 GF organic Corn Tortillas or 4 whole wheat Pita Bread, split into 8 rounds
1 c. homemade Hummus
1 organic English Cucumber, cut into thin 4” long sticks
Cook couscous according to package directions.
In a medium bowl, gently combine couscous, almonds, raisins, tofu, lettuce and onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, cumin and lemon peel. Season with salt and pepper. Mix 1/4 cup dressing into couscous mixture.
To assemble wraps, lay bread split side up on work surface. Spread each with 2 tablespoons hummus. Spoon approximately 1/2 cup couscous mixture down center of each pita round. Add cucumbers. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon dressing. Fold up bottom and then sides to wrap.
~ Double Health! ♥