I always crave Middle Eastern food when I am home in Northern Wisconsin. Multicultural fusion vegetarian restaurants are rarely found in the state, let alone in Northern Wisconsin; which is better known for fish frys, gastropub and supper club food. Spread your favorite hummus on a low carb pita or tortilla, then add a layer of my quick instant pot turmeric and curry rice, garnish with the cool and refreshing Persian mini cuke and tomato salad, and top with a generous portion of garlic tzatziki sauce. This wrap will have your taste buds jumping for joy and satisfying any vegetarian foodie like myself. Make some homemade falafels or chickpea shawarma to replace the hummus, and you can have a hearty protein-nutrient rich healthy wrap that will fuel your day.Note: I use mini Persian cukes or English cucumbers instead of regular cucumbers due to the low water content and I do not need to deseed or peel them. I recommend not using regular cucumbers in this particular recipe.
3-4eachpersian mini cukesmay substitute English cuke
1/2cupred onionslice small
3/4 cup cherry tomatoeshalve
2 tbspapple cider vinegar
2tbspolive oil
1 1/2tspgarlic powder
1/2tspsalt
1/2 tspzatar seasoning
1/8tsppepper
Tzatziki Sauce
1 1/4 CupPlain Full Fat Greek YogurtI prefer Chobani yogurt
1tspminced garlic
1/2lemonjuiced and seeds removed
1/2 persian mini cuke mince
3 leavesmintwashed, chevron and thinly slice
salt and pepper to taste
Turmeric and Curry Rice
1 cupjasmine or basmati ricerinse rice until water runs clear, drain
1 cupvegetable broth
2 tspturmeric
1 tspgarlic powder
1tsp curry powder
1/2 tspsalt
Additional Ingredients
1 containerRoasted Garlic or Red Pepper Hummusyour favorite store brand ( I use Sabra) or you can make your own
1pkgFlax, Oat Bran and Whole Wheat WrapsJoseph's Middle East Bakery Brand or any low carb pita or tortilla wraps
1bunch cilantro (chopped)optional
Instructions
Make Persian Cuke and Tomato Salad
Combine oil, vinegar, lemon juice and spices in a small bowl until well blended. Add cut up cukes, red onion and cherry tomatoes and mix thoroughly. Sit aside in refrigerator for 1 hour or overnight to self marinade.
Make Tzatziki Sauce
Mix all ingredients in a separate bowl and refrigerate until ready to use. You can strain your greek yogurt if it is watery. I prefer Chobani yogurt and do not strain it.
Make Rice
Combine all ingredients in instant pot and stir until well mixed. Cook in Instant Pot for 4 minutes on HIGH pressure with a 10 minute natural release.
Gently stir and fluff rice
Assemble Wraps
Layer wrap or tortilla with 1-3 tbsp hummus, 1/4 cup cooked rice, 1-3 tbsp cuke/tomato salad, dollop of tzatziki sauce on top and sprinkle with cilantro (optional). Fold pita in half or fold tortilla like a burrito and Enjoy! I usually serve with a more tzatziki sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
I like to make a non-vegetarian version of this wrap with Grilled Chicken Shawarma. You can find this separate recipe under Recipe/Main Dish called Chicken Shawarma Tacos.