Vegan Wrap With Beans, Butternut Squash And Avocado
HOW TO STEAM & ROAST BUTTERNUT SQUASH
Steam: Bring 1 inch of water to boil in a large pan fitted with a steamer basket. Add squash. Cover and steam until soft, about 15 minutes.
Roast: Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise and place flesh side down on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake at 375 F for about 40 minutes or until it’s soft and cooked through.
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3
cups
butternut squash
steamed or roasted
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1
cup
good quality canned red kidney beans
drained
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1
avocado
peeled, pitted and thinly sliced
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4
medium tortilla wraps
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Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Juice from 1 lime
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2
radishes
thinly sliced
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3
cups
cherry tomatoes, sliced
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1
cucumber
thinly sliced
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2
cups
shredded Romaine or Bibb lettuce
baby arugula or micro greens, to garnish
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1/2
teaspoon
cumin
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Sesame seeds
to garnish
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Tahini sauce
to serve
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¼
cup
smooth tahini*
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3
Tbsp
water
more if needed
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2
Tbsp
fresh lemon juice
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3
Tbsp
extra-virgin Greek olive oil
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1
small garlic clove
grated
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Sea salt to taste
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In a small bowl, prepare the sauce by whisking together the tahini, water, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and salt until smooth.
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Assemble the wrap by adding butternut squash, red kidney beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, and the microgreens, arugula or lettuce. Drizzle with the lime juice, season with cumin, salt and pepper and sprinkle sesame seeds. Fold it up and grill on a griddle or panini press. Serve.