Lentil Wraps with Tahini Dressing

Photo: Lentil Wrap
This thick lentil and vegetable mixture is a great way to keep your belly full and your body warm! Use in wraps, with rice or other grains.
Yield
6 wraps
Ingredients

Tahini Dressing:

  • ¼ cup tahini (sesame paste)
  • 2 Tablespoons tamari
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Water, as needed for texture
  • 2 cups French Green lentils
  • 1 cup diced sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • ½ cup sliced celery
  • ½ cup chopped fresh tomatoes
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon each coriander, cumin, mustard, and basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 whole-wheat tortillas (or wraps of choice)
  • 2 cups fresh chopped spinach
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
Instructions
  1. To make the Dressing: Whisk together tahini, tamari, lemon juice, vinegar, and honey until smooth, adding water as needed to create a smooth, creamy dressing. Set aside.
  2. Add lentils, sweet potatoes, carrots, onions, celery, and tomatoes to a stockpot. Add water and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until lentils are soft. Stir in herbs, salt and pepper to taste.
  3. To make wraps, layer tortillas with about ¾ cup lentil mixture, and then top with spinach and carrots. Drizzle with dressing and roll. Serve and enjoy!