Black-Eyed Pea Wraps (Printable)

Satisfying wraps bursting with protein-packed peas, fresh veggies, and creamy tahini dressing.

# What You Need:

→ Grains and Legumes

01 - 1 cup cooked black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 cup baby spinach leaves
04 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
05 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
06 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
07 - 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced into strips

→ Tahini Sauce

08 - 1/4 cup tahini
09 - 2 tbsp lemon juice
10 - 1 tbsp olive oil
11 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced
12 - 2-3 tbsp water
13 - 1/4 tsp ground cumin
14 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Wraps

15 - 4 large whole wheat tortillas

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Gradually add water until the sauce reaches a smooth, pourable consistency. Set aside until assembly.
02 - Heat the whole wheat tortillas briefly in a dry skillet or microwave to enhance pliability and prevent cracking during rolling.
03 - Place a tortilla flat on a clean surface. Distribute one-quarter each of spinach, black-eyed peas, rice or quinoa, carrot, bell pepper, red onion, and cucumber in the center portion of the tortilla.
04 - Drizzle a generous spoonful of prepared tahini sauce over the vegetable filling. Fold both sides of the tortilla inward, then roll tightly from the bottom to secure all ingredients.
05 - Repeat the assembly process with remaining ingredients to form four total wraps. Slice each wrap in half diagonally before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in under 40 minutes with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen
  • The tahini sauce transforms simple vegetables into something rich and satisfying enough to serve to dinner guests
  • These wraps travel beautifully and actually taste better after the flavors have a chance to mingle
02 -
  • Tahini separates in the jar. Stir it thoroughly before measuring or your sauce will be too thick or too thin.
  • Warm tortillas are nonnegotiable. Cold tortillas crack and tear when folded.
  • Do not overload the wraps or they become impossible to roll neatly. Less filling per wrap makes four perfect wraps instead of three messy ones.
03 -
  • Cut all vegetables into strips that run the same direction as the tortilla. This makes rolling easier and keeps ingredients from falling out the sides.
  • If your tahini sauce is too thick, add more water a teaspoon at a time. If it is too thin, whisk in another teaspoon of tahini.
  • These wraps freeze surprisingly well. Wrap each one individually in plastic, then foil, and thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
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