Power Lunch: Beet, Black Rice And Pear Wraps Recipe

Name: Power Lunch: Beet, Black Rice And Pear Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 whole wheat tortillas; 2 large romaine lettuce leaves, torn in half; 1 large pear, grated; sea salt; 2 cooked beets, roughly chopped; 1 garlic clove, crushed; Small handful of fresh cilantro; Small handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/3 cup walnuts; 1 teaspoon coconut oil; 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup black rice; 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds; Finely grated zest and juice of 1/2 lime; Scant 1/4 cup golden raisins; Scant 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

4 whole wheat tortillas
2 large romaine lettuce leaves, torn in half
1 large pear, grated
sea salt
2 cooked beets, roughly chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
Small handful of fresh cilantro
Small handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/3 cup walnuts
1 teaspoon coconut oil
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 cup water
1/2 cup black rice
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
Finely grated zest and juice of 1/2 lime
Scant 1/4 cup golden raisins
Scant 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

1
To make the beet paste, throw everything into a food processor, add a pinch of sea salt to taste, and blitz until a paste has formed.
2
Transfer to a bowl for later.
3
To make the black rice, put 1 cup water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
4
Add the rice, caraway seeds, and a pinch of sea salt.
5
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and leave to simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed, then let cool.
6
Once cooled, transfer the rice to a bowl and add the lime zest and juice, golden raisins, and almonds.
7
Stir well.
8
Place 2 tablespoons of the beet paste in the middle of each tortilla and cover with one of the lettuce leaf halves.
9
Top with a couple of heaping spoonfuls of the black rice filling.
10
Sprinkle with the grated pear and fold or roll the tortillas to create a wrap.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 whole wheat tortillas, 2 large romaine lettuce leaves, torn in half, 1 large pear, grated, sea salt, and more.

Yes, Power Lunch: Beet, Black Rice And Pear Wraps falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Power Lunch: Beet, Black Rice And Pear Wraps

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