Easy Vegan Spicy Lentil Wrap with Tahini (TJ’s Copycat Recipe!)
If you love Trader Joe's Spicy Lentil Wrap with Tahini sauce, you're in for a treat today! My version of the TJ's Spicy Lentil Wrap with Tahini is easy, delicious, and oh-so-spicy! If it was any easier to make, Trader Joe's would sue me for trademark infringement!
Ingredients
For the Lentils
- 1 cup dry lentils
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- 1-2 Tablespoons Sambal chili paste to heat preference
For the Tahini
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1 Tablespoon chopped parsley
For the Wrap
- Lavash bread
- 1 more tablespoon sambal chili paste
- Shredded cabbage and carrots
Instructions
- Start by rinsing the lentils
- Next, put the lentils in a medium saucepan with 2 1/2 cups of water and bring to a boil
- Once boiling, reduce heat to a slow simmer and cover with lid
- Cook for 20-25 minutes until beans are tender
Get That Tahini Started!
- While the beans are cooking, throw all of the tahini ingredients into a blender
- Blend that goodness and pour into a small dish. Keep refrigerated while we wait on the beans
- Once beans are cooked, add in the rest of the seasonings (cumin, coriander, oil, salt, and sambal) and stir
- Finally, gently mash the bean mixture
To Assemble
- Warm the lavash bread for easy folding
- Add a scoop of sambal
- Followed by the lentils,
- and finally the cabbage mix
- Roll tightly, cut down the middle, and enjoy!
Notes
Store Tahini sauce sealed in the fridge for up to 2-3 weeks