Beet & Avocado Wraps with Simple Hummus

Ingredients

• ¼ cup lemon juice
• ¼ cup tahini
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 beets, washed, peeled, and julienned
• ¼ cup hummus (see recipe below)
• 4 8-inch whole wheat tortillas
• 8 leaves butter lettuce
• 2 medium avocados, sliced

DIRECTIONS

1. Whisk lemon juice, tahini, oil, and pepper together in a medium bowl. Add beets and toss to coat.
2. Spread hummus evenly over 1 side of tortilla.
3. Place lettuce over hummus. Top with beet mixture and avocado slices.
4. Roll up the wrap, burrito-style, and slice in half.

VARIATIONS & TIPS

• Feel free to use any color beets for this recipe. Red beets offer beautiful color, but golden or white beets are delicious alternatives.
• Use whatever greens you have available.
• Add sliced cucumbers or shredded carrots for additional crunch and nutrition!

NUTRITION FACTS

YIELD: 4 servings (1 wrap per serving)

Calories: 409 per serving, Carbohydrates: 40g, Fiber: 13g, Sugar: 5g (0.5g added sugar), Protein: 10g, Fat: 28g, Saturated fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 495mg

* Nutrition facts will change as variations and substitutions are included.

SOURCE: Adapted from EatingWell.com

 

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SIMPLE HUMMUS

Ingredients

• 1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed well
• 1 clove garlic
• Juice from ½ lemon
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 3+ tablespoons water

DIRECTIONS

1. Place chickpeas in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until hot, about 1-2 minutes on high. This will help create a smoother hummus.
2. Add chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper to a food processor and blend until smooth. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, as needed to create desired consistency.
3. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

NUTRITION FACTS

YIELD: 8 servings (approx. ¼ cup per serving)

Calories: 101 per serving, Carbohydrates: 6.8g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 1.2g (0g added sugar), Protein: 2.1g, Fat: 7.6g, Saturated fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 131mg

SOURCE: Adapted from the Health meets Food Curriculum