Lentil Wrap with Tofu & Spinach Pesto
Indulge in a vibrant dish that combines fluffy scrambled tofu with a fresh spinach and lemony pesto, all wrapped in a red lentil soft tortilla. This flavorful, plant-based delight is bursting with fresh herbs and a citrusy kick, making it the perfect nutritious meal for any time of the day. Enjoy it as a quick lunch or a satisfying snack full of vibrant flavors and healthy goodness!
Add <quantity>1½<unit>cups</unit></quantity> of water to a pot and bring it to a boil
Add <quantity>1<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of red lentils to a bowl. Cover with the hot water and let it sit for 15m to hydrate
Smash and peel <quantity>1</quantity> garlic clove. Remove the core
Add the garlic, <quantity>2<unit>cups</unit></quantity> of picked spinach and <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of walnuts to a blender
Add the juice of <quantity>1</quantity> lemon and <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of nutritional yeast
Add black pepper and salt to taste and <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of extra virgin olive oil
Blend on high speed until smooth. Scrape down the sides if needed. The citrus spinach pesto is ready
Drain the lentils
Transfer the hydrated lentils to a blender and add <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of water. If needed, add more water to help blend
Add salt to taste and <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of olive oil
Blend on maximum speed until homogeneous
Grease a preheated cast iron skillet with olive oil
Add 2 laddles of the batter into the skillet and spread it. Cook for 3-4m until the edges start to lift
Flip the torilla and grill it for 2-3m until fully cooked. The red lentil tortilla is ready
Roughly chop <quantity>½<unit>head</unit></quantity> of radicchio
Slice <quantity>¼<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of cherry tomatoes
Halve and small dice <quantity>1</quantity> avocado
Crush, peel, and chop <quantity>2</quantity> garlic cloves
Small dice <quantity>1</quantity> small onion
Crumble <quantity>400<unit>g</unit></quantity> of firm tofu by hands and set aside
Heat a skillet over medium heat
Add <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of olive oil and the chopped garlic and onion. Sauté until golden
Add the crumbled tofu and stir
Add <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of Dijon mustard, <quantity>1<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of turmeric powder and <quantity>1<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of nutritional yeast and stir for 5-7m until golden brown
Add <quantity>1½<unit>cups</unit></quantity> of coconut milk and mix to combine
Add salt and black pepper to taste
Add the juice of <quantity>½</quantity> a lemon and cook, stirring constantly, for 5m until creamy. The tofu scramble is ready
Spread 2tbsp of the Citrus Spinach Pesto onto each Red Lentil Tortilla. Add spinach leaves to taste
Add chopped radicchio to taste and 2tbsp of the Scrambled Tofu
Add cooked kidney beans, along with the diced avocado and sliced cherry tomatoes to taste
Fold the sides of the tortilla in. Roll it from the bottom up to create a wrap, securing with a toothpick if necessary. The lentil wrap with tofu & spinach pesto is ready
Enjoy!
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