Jan 13, 2014

Copycat Trader Joe's Lentil wrap

Hmm, this does not look appetizing but I promise it is.  I think I actually like it a bit better than the Trader Joe's one just because I upped the spices a tad.

 
Ingredients:
6 lavash or any other wrap
feta cheese
either shredded cabbage or broccoli slaw
3/4 cup lentils(I used pre cooked ones)
3/4 cup cooked quinoa
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp red pepper flakes
2 Tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley(I was out so used fresh cilantro)

Red Pepper Paste
6 canned roasted red bell peppers
1/2 tsp cayenne
2 cloves garlic
salt and pepper

Directions
Brown onion over med heat in olive oil, add spices and the cooked lentils and cooked quinoa.  Set aside to cool.
In food processor or blender mix all ingredients for the red pepper paste.  Put on stove and bring to a boil then turn back down to low and let cook till it thickens a bit.  I left mine on for about 45 min just because I had a bit of liquid in with the roasted red peppers. 
To assemble, spread a nice layer of red pepper paste on the wrap, some feta, the lentil mixture and the slaw.  I really like to toast these up just by putting them on a fry pan for a few minutes or if I have it out sometimes I put them in the waffle maker:) But thats why I put the feta next to the wrap, so it gets a little melty.
TJ's serves this with a tahini dipping sauce, as much as I love tahini, I don't feel theres a need and always end up throwing it away.  But if you guys love the sauce, this is the site where I started messing with this recipe. www.thekitchn.com/recipes-from-the-kitchn-167629 and she has the tahini recipe.  She also used bulgur but I like using the quinoa just to up the protein and well cuz I really like quinoa.  

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