Pesto Quinoa Wrap

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup (90g) dry quinoa

• 1 cup (240ml) of water

• 1 avocado, sliced

• 4–5 mushrooms, sliced

• 1 tsp (5ml) coconut aminos (soy sauce alt)

• 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage

• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced

• 5 tortillas

PESTO

• 2 cups (40g) fresh basil

• 2 tbsp (20g) raw cashews

• 1/3 cup (78ml) olive oil

• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast

• 2 cloves of garlic

• 1/4 and 1/8 tsp salt

• 2 tsp (10ml) lime juice

• 1/2 tsp (3ml) maple syrup

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water. Combine the quinoa and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and has absorbed all the water. Remove from heat and let it cool.

2. Prepare the pesto: combine the fresh basil, raw cashews, olive oil, nutritional yeast, garlic, salt, lime juice, and maple syrup in a blender. Blend on high-speed for 20-30 seconds. Transfer half of the pesto to the quinoa and stir to combine.

3. Prepare the mushrooms: Heat a teaspoon of oil in a non-stick skillet. Once hot, add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until tender. Deglaze with the soy sauce, stir, and cook for one more minute. Remove from heat and set aside.

4. Prepare the onions (optional): Heat about 1/3 cup of oil in a small saucepan. Once hot, add the sliced onions and fry for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oil and transfer to a plate lined with kitchen paper towel to remove excess oil.

5. To assemble: spread about 1 tbsp of pesto in the middle of a tortilla wrap. Add a few slices of mushrooms, about 1/4 cup of pesto quinoa, a couple slices of avocado, some shredded red cabbage, and 1-2 tbsp of fried onions.

6. Fold up the bottom over the filling, then fold the edges and roll it up tightly into a burrito shape. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.

7. Enjoy at room temperature, or chilled! These wraps will keep for up to two days in the refrigerator.