Feta Wrap with Black Bean Hummus
I love this wrap because it has all these
fabulous layers of flavor that
complement each other so well. All the flavor components can stand
alone as well, so the leftovers become a great salad with Balsamic
Vinaigrette, or hummus for chips later in the week. It's also great
for guests because everyone can build the wrap how they want it, and you
don't have to worry about keeping the food hot until they arrive. The
more I think about it, an 'assemble you own dinner' is my favorite way to
entertain : no stress!
This wrap, like the
Anniversary Wrap, was designed at the restaurant Wrapsody where I met my
husband. Since the place went under ten years ago, I've had
considerable trouble replicating this particular wrap. Thankfully, I've finally
got it nailed down, and I can't wait for everyone to try it.
-Sierra
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Balsamic Vinaigrette: make up to 3
days ahead |
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Assemble the
ingredients for the Balsamic Vinaigrette. |
Roast enough garlic for
the sauce and hummus by putting peeled garlic cloves in a dry pan over med
heat. (You'll need 5) Shake the pan to flip the garlic a couple of times each minute
until brown spots form on skin. |
Measure out everything.
Don't worry about whisking in the oil since it's all going in a blender. |
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Balsamic Vinaigrette: 1/4 C sour
cream 1/2 lemon, juiced 1 T balsamic vinegar 1 T water 1/2 C
olive oil 1/4 t kosher salt 1 1/2 t sugar 1 toasted garlic clove |
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Use a
fork or citrus reamer to get all the juice out of the lemon. Keep the
cut side up so the seeds don't fall in. |
Transfer
all the ingredients to a blender and process on high speed until smooth.
Taste test and add sugar 1/4 t at a time if it's too sour.
Set aside. |
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Black Bean Hummus: make up to 3 days ahead |
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Rinse
beans. |
Add salt,
pepper, beans, and garlic to a food processor fitted with a chopping blade. Use a fork
or citrus reamer to get all the juice out of the lemon. |
Add a
dash of hot sauce. |
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Black
Bean Hummus: 1 14 oz. can chickpeas 1 14 oz. can black beans
4 toasted garlic cloves 2 T lemon 1 1/2 t salt 1/4 t tobasco sauce
1/4 t pepper |
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While the
blade is spinning, drizzle in olive oil until the hummus is well
incorporated. It shouldn't be too thick or too thin. Taste for
salt.
Set
aside. |
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Making
the wrap: begin 1 to 8 hours before mealtime |
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Add soy
sauce, pressed garlic, and yogurt to thawed chicken. Marinate for at least
1 hour or up to 8 hours.
Grill chicken and slice into strips. |
Cook
rice, shred lettuce, and grate cheese.
See
Perfectly Fluffy Rice for tips on making white rice. |
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Chicken
Marinade: 1 garlic clove 1/3 C soy sauce 1/3 C
plain yogurt (optional) |
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Assembly: gather all ingredients |
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spinach tortilla and feta |
rice |
hummus and Balsamic Vinaigrette |
corn and grilled chicken |
Monterey jack cheese |
lettuce |
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The corn is
still frozen at this point. Layer ingredients on tortilla. |
Microwave the tortilla for 30
sec before you add the lettuce. |
If you microwave lettuce, it
gets soggy. |
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Fold two
sides in slightly. |
Use your thumbs to bring the
bottom half up to the middle while keeping the corners pinched closed with
your other fingers. |
Roll the bottom half up to the
top while keeping the sides folded closed with your fingers. |
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Serve with
chips and leftover Hummus. |
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Problems:
Don't overfill the tortilla, or it won't fold up nicely.
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Feta Wrap with Black Bean Hummus
(serves 4-6)
Balsamic Vinaigrette: 1/4 C sour
cream 1/2 lemon, juiced 1 T balsamic vinegar 1 T water 1/2 C
olive oil 1/4 t kosher salt 1 1/2 t sugar 1 toasted garlic clove
Black Bean Hummus: 1 14 oz. can
chickpeas 1 14 oz. can black beans 4 toasted garlic cloves 2 T
lemon 1 1/2 t salt 1/4 t tobasco sauce 1/4 t pepper
Chicken Marinade: 1
garlic clove 1/3 C soy sauce 1/3 C plain yogurt (optional)
other ingredients: 2 boneless
skinless chicken breasts spinach tortilla feta cheese Monterey jack
cheese rice corn lettuce
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Roast enough garlic for
the sauce and hummus by putting peeled garlic cloves in a dry pan over med
heat. (You'll need 5) Shake the pan to flip the garlic a couple of times each minute
until brown spots form on skin.
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Prepare the chicken marinade and cook some
rice: add soy
sauce, pressed garlic, and yogurt to thawed chicken. Marinate for at least
1 hour or up to 8 hours.
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Make the Balsamic Vinaigrette: Measure out everything.
Don't worry about whisking in the oil since it's all going in a blender. Use a
fork or citrus reamer to get all the juice out of the lemon. Keep the
cut side up so the seeds don't fall in.
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Transfer
all the ingredients to a blender and process on high speed until smooth.
Taste test and add sugar 1/4 t at a time if it's too sour.
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Make the Black Bean Hummus: Rinse
beans. Add salt,pepper, beans, and garlic to a food processor fitted with a chopping blade. Use a fork
or citrus reamer to get all the juice out of the lemon.
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Add a
dash of hot sauce. While the
blade is spinning, drizzle in olive oil until the hummus is well
incorporated. It shouldn't be too thick or too thin. Taste for
salt.
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Grill chicken and slice into strips
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Assemble wraps: Layer rice, corn,
feta, grilled chicken, Monterey jack cheese, Black Bean Hummus and
Balsamic Vinaigrette on a spinach tortilla.
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Microwave for 30 seconds to melt the cheese. Add
the lettuce.
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Fold the wrap: Fold two
sides in slightly. Use your thumbs to bring the
bottom half up to the middle while keeping the corners pinched closed with
your other fingers.
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Roll the bottom half up to the top while keeping the
sides folded closed with your fingers.
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Serve with chips and remaining Hummus.
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