easy vegetarian meal |Balsamic Cauliflower Wrap
Happy Monday everyone! Today I’m sharing a recipe for a delicious wrap that makes the easiest vegetarian meal. This is a go to for me when I want to batch cook for a healthy lunch and don’t have a lot of time to do it.
This is one is so simple. It barely requires any cooking at all. Also, it’s fully vegetarian but of course you can add grilled chicken or even rotisserie chicken for an extra boost of protein. I love grilled chicken on everything during the warmer months!
People that know me know I don’t eat exclusively vegetarian; but I am pretty picky when it comes to meat. As a kid, I never was a big meat eater and as an adult I mainly stick to chicken and fish throughout the week. I do eat a lean steak from time to time and have been known to devour a cheeseburger on the weekends when that craving hits! I mean who doesn’t love a smash burger with three slices of cheese melted on it, am I right? So after I’ve had a weekend full of eating whatever I can get my hands on, an easy vegetarian meal is the perfect thing to reset!
Enter this veggie filled wrap!
Like I mentioned earlier, this recipe doesn’t require much cooking. The only part that requires any time is the roasted cauliflower. I like to batch roast the cauliflower Sunday or Monday (whenever your week starts) and that way my lunch comes together in 5 minutes throughout the rest of the week.
Once the cauliflower is prepped, the rest of the wrap is synch to make! Whole wheat pita slathered with creamy hummus, peppery arugula, roasted red pepper strips and drizzled with tangy balsamic glaze. Of course, it wouldn’t be a recipe from me without a little heat; so I like to sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes on at the end.
What is balsamic glaze?
If you have never bought balsamic glaze before, I highly recommend it. It is not at all bitter or overly acidic like traditional balsamic vinegar, which turns some people off. Balsamic glaze is also know as balsamic reduction. Some brands will add honey or sugar to the vinegar while it is reducing to add sweetness. The end result is a thick and tangy syrup that goes perfectly with veggies and even fish.
Variations
This wrap is totally adaptable to what you like to eat. If you’re not a fan of arugula, try it with baby spinach or kale instead. I haven’t tried it yet, but I think roasted broccoli would be equally delicious if that’s all you have on hand.
Optional protein: If you’re looking for a protein boost for this lunch, try adding chickpeas or cannellini beans to keep it a vegetarian meal; of course, sliced chicken like I mentioned above would be great or even grilled shrimp.
As always comment down below if you try this recipe; I love hearing what you think!
Vegetarian Balsamic Cauliflower Wrap
Ingredients
- 1 large head of cauliflower
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- extra virgin olive oil
- 4 whole wheat pita wraps
- hummus your favorite brand
- arugula
- roasted red peppers cut into strips
- balsamic glaze for drizzling
- crushed red pepper flakes sprinkle
Instructions
- Preheat your oven or air fryer to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean up.To roast the cauliflower, start by cutting the cauliflower into florets. Once most of the stalk has been removed, slice each floret into thinner pieces. This makes it easier to eat in the wrap. Once the cauliflower is sliced, toss with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper and scatter on the prepped baking sheet. Roast for 8-12 minutes depending on your oven, until crispy and tender.
- To make the wrap, warm a pita in the toaster. When that is done, smear 2 tablespoons of hummus on the wrap. Top with crispy cauliflower, arugula and roasted red pepper strips. Drizzle a little balsamic glaze on top and sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes over the wrap.Enjoy!
