Are you always on the lookout for quick and easy lunch recipes to take with you to the office? I love spending time in the kitchen at night creating warming veggie stews or big salads, but during the day I like to have everything prepared and ready to go. This recipe for Romaine Lettuce Wraps with Italian Sundried Tomato Spread can be easily prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for several days. Who’s hungry?
Romaine Lettuce Wraps with Italian Sundried Tomato Spread
SERVES: 6 large wraps
EQUIPMENT: food processor, rubber spatula
INGREDIENTS:
Italian Sundried Tomato Spread (+/- 1 ½ cup)
1 ½ cup of sunflower seeds
½ cup of sundried tomato, finely chopped
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
½ tablespoon of tamari (gluten free soy sauce)
½ tablespoon of sweet ‘Shiro’ miso
1 teaspoon of dried oregano (or other Italian herbs)
2 large pinches of cayenne pepper
Romaine Lettuce Wraps
6 large Romaine lettuce leaves
3 large carrots, shredded
1 large cucumber, finely sliced
6 large mushrooms, finely sliced
Sprouts, to taste
Avocado, to taste
DIRECTIONS:
Italian Sundried Tomato Spread
- Place the sunflower seeds in a food processor fitted with an S-blade and process until finely ground.
- Add sundried tomato, lemon juice, tamari, miso, oregano and cayenne pepper. Mix until well combined.
Romaine Lettuce Wraps
- Fill each Romaine lettuce leaf with a layer of Italian Sundried Tomato Spread.
- Top with carrots, cucumber, mushrooms, sprouts and avocado to taste.
JULIE’S TIPS & TRICKS:
This Italian Sundried Tomato Spread will stay fresh for at least 1 week in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Now I would love to hear from you! What is your favorite quick lunch? Are you a fan of wraps or do you prefer salads, pasta or sandwiches? If you would like me to create more easy lunch recipes like this raw vegan wrap, let me know by leaving a comment down below.
