Food Framework #3: EZ Veg Wrap-Up

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This is definitely one of my go-to hubby/ toddler approved mid-day or evening meals when I haven’t made time to plan.

First and foremost, if you haven't already, look-up and hit-up your local International Food Store!!! 

You will be blown AWAY at the variety of individual and bulk options, lack of preservatives, and GREAT prices... seriously a fraction of what Whole Foods or Fresh Market get away with charging.

And no doubt if I can find one here in Mobile, you will have options in the city/town where you live.

Once you find your local international market, pick up some Lavash bread.  It was an inexpensive, easy find in the freezer section of our international food store (only $2.95 for three 20" flatbreads.) 

My favorite brand is called Turlock Lavash, imported from Isreal, and is made of 100% stone ground whole wheat, water, yeast and salt.

All you gotta do is spread out the beautiful lavash and pile the inside with loads of whatever you prefer.






Stuffed and ready-to-wrap Mediterranean adaptation:  hummus, tabouli, sauteed mushrooms and tomatoes, squeeze of lemon and drizzle of balsamic vinegar; one stuffed, rolled, and cut-up 20" lavash will easily satisfy at least two people

   

This is another recipe that is open to interpretation and can be catered to your liking, hence the word “framework”.

Here are a few of our favorite things to stuff inside, in all sorts of combinations:

• fresh homemade hummus (or check your international market, ours makes a hummus that is unbelievable!)
• tabouli, eggplant dip, coleslaw, any favorite salad 
• any warm sauteed veg combo
• fresh veg of any kind: mixed greens, sprouts, avocado, sweet peppers, hot peppers, tomatoes, etc.
• sliced cucumber soaked in vinegar and fresh dill
• garbanzos, black beans, black eyed peas, green baby sweet peas etc.
• an organic egg (fried in ghee or coconut oil) on top is fantastic
• Daiya brand non-dairy cheese is my new favorite, and a great melty add
• nuts and seeds such as pumpkin, sesame and sunflower
• apple-cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, olive oil lemon and/or lime for dressing

Then just wrap it up and enjoy!

Other than the Mediterranean version (pictured above), here are a few other adaptations we love:

• Baja Mex: black beans with cumin, daiya non-dairy cheese, tomato, onion, cilantro, avocado, lime, chili peppers, fresh salsa

• Italian: tomatoes, artichoke hearts, fresh sweet yellow, red and orange peppers, sprouts, pesto, fresh basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil

• Greek: kalamata olives, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, mixed greens, whole-grain couscous with lentils, oregeno, olive oil, vinegar

• Indian: sauteed cauliflower, potato, tomato, onion and spices including fenugreek, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric and chili powder

I love this go-to plan as its also a great way to utilize odds and ends from the fridge.  You will love experimenting with amazing combinations.

Let me know you and your family's favorite whole-food plant-based combo, or what new one's you come up with!

Whole Lotta Living and LOVE to You and Yours,

Angela