Spicy Lentil Wrap with Tahini (TJ’s Copycat Recipe!)
Cheap Vegan Eats, Mains, Recipes, Veggies | September 17, 2017 | By Nick Abell
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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!
Here’s the deal:
I’ve fallen in love.
No, it’s not a boy (Cameron would kill me!), it’s these Spicy Lentil Wraps with Tahini from Trader Joe’s.
Oh. My. Good. God. Sweet. Baby. Jesus.
Does that give you an idea of how infatuated I am with the all-fulfilling Spicy Lentil Wrap?
To be completely honest, I didn’t even want to try them. I was hangry, however, and Trader Joe’s has the best grab-‘n’-go selection of vegan food!
“Oh? What’s this? Spicy Lentil Wrap?Do I even like lentils??I guess I’ll try one!”
That was it. One bite, and they owned me. Trader Joe’s grabbed my soul through my taste buds and took me on the flavor trip of a lifetime.
“This is a problem”, I thought to myself.
I definitely can’t justify $5 for this wrap everyday (let alone the gas to drive there!).
You know what they say, though.
Wait for someone who keeps you sane, but also drives you crazy in all the right ways.
~ Some Crazy Bitch
Keeps me sane? Check
Drives me crazy (thinking about eating it all day)? Check!
So, what did I do?
I drove my broke-ass to the store 4 times last week to buy one!
Introducing: The Spicy Lentil Wrap with Tahini to Rule All Wraps
At this point, there was only one thing to do: recreate it at home!
OH EM GEE, guys! This wrap is everything I dreamed of.
Creamy tahini, spicy sambal, and crunchy veggies come together for a party in my mouth I wouldn’t want to miss!
Best of all, these babes take like 5 minutes to assemble. I’ve had two today already!😂
My version is spicier than the original (yes, GAWD!), and easy-as-hell to throw together. Craving even more spice? Throw in some more chili paste and get the tissues ready.
Wondering How to Assemble the Spicy Lentil Wrap?
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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!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Wrap
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Author: Nick @ ServingRealness.com
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
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3 Comments
plantbaseddiane
September 22, 2017 at 2:06 pm
It looks so delicious! I love spicy and can’t wait to try this.
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Nick Abell
September 22, 2017 at 2:31 pm
Thank you! I’m excited to hear how you like it 🙂
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Tahinimeanie
January 25, 2022 at 1:32 am
Love your humor and the fact that you are like me, not willing to shell out the 5 bucks when we can make our own that’s healthier and tastes way better. Thanks for the awesome recipe!
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