Wrap It - à la Mediterranean

They're easy to transport, easy to make, inspire creativity, and are fun to eat... I'm talking about Wraps

This wrap integrates a North African ingredient with a tasty hummus (or you may substitute BBQ'd tofu) filling.

Mediterranean Chicken Wrap Recipe

 Yield - 8 wraps

  • 1 cup uncooked whole wheat Couscous (or gluten free grain of choice)

  • 1/2 c. chopped Almonds, toasted

  • 1/2 c. golden Raisins

  • 3 c. BBQ'd Tofu (opt.)

  • 2 c. shredded organic Romaine Lettuce

  • 2 Tbs. diced organic Red Onion

  • 1/4 . extra virgin organic Olive Oil

  • 1/4 c. organic Lemon Juice

  • 1/2 tsp. Cumin

  • 2 Tbs. chopped organic Parsley

  • 1 tsp. grated Lemon peel

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • 4 whole wheat Pita Bread pockets, split into 8 rounds (or 8 whole wheat organic Tortillas)

  • 1 c. Hummus

Cook couscous according to package directions.

In a medium bowl, gently combine couscous, almonds, raisins, tofu, lettuce and onion.

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, cumin and lemon peel. Season with salt and pepper.  Mix 1/4 cup dressing into couscous mixture.

To assemble wraps, lay bread split side up on work surface. Spread each with 2 tablespoons hummus. Spoon approximately 1/2 cup couscous mixture down center of each pita round. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon dressing.  Fold up bottom and then sides to wrap.

~ Sahtein! ♥