Spicy Vegetable Wrap Recipe

Name: Spicy Vegetable Wrap
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced (about 3/4 pound); 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon curry powder, plus 1 teaspoon; Coarse grained salt; 1 (15-ounce) can peeled plum tomatoes; 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas; 1 cup carrots, julienne or shredded; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 5 ounces washed baby spinach leaves; 4 small whole-wheat pitas or other flatbread; 1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves; 1/2 cup plain lowfat yogurt; Lime wedges, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced (about 3/4 pound)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon curry powder, plus 1 teaspoon
Coarse grained salt
1 (15-ounce) can peeled plum tomatoes
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas
1 cup carrots, julienne or shredded
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
5 ounces washed baby spinach leaves
4 small whole-wheat pitas or other flatbread
1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
1/2 cup plain lowfat yogurt
Lime wedges, for garnish

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Place sweet potatoes, olive oil, 1 teaspoon curry powder, and a dash of salt in a plastic bag.
3
Shake until well coated.
4
Spread on a cookie sheet.
5
Bake, until golden and cooked through, stirring once at the halfway point, 18 to 20 minutes.
6
While the sweet potatoes are cooking, combine tomatoes, chickpeas, carrots, red pepper flakes, and remaining curry powder in a medium saucepot.
7
Bring to a boil and immediately reduce to a simmer.
8
Add cooked sweet potatoes, stir in the spinach, and cook until spinach is wilted, 1 to 2 minutes
9
Divide among the pita, top each sandwich with 1/4 of the cilantro leaves and 1/4 of the yogurt.
10
Serve with lime wedges.

142

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced (about 3/4 pound), 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon curry powder, plus 1 teaspoon, Coarse grained salt, and more.

Yes, Spicy Vegetable Wrap 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!

Spicy Vegetable Wrap

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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