Seitan Shawarma & Baba Ganoush Wrap
A gut-friendly, Middle Eastern-inspired wrap packed with highly digestible plant protein. Savory spiced seitan and creamy baba ganoush are balanced with crisp, refreshing vegetables.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
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Before you start
Your 15-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Leftover seasoned seitan stores beautifully in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, making it great for quick batch-prep lunches.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Slice the cucumber and red bell pepper…
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Slice the cucumber and red bell pepper…
Slice the cucumber and red bell pepper into thin, even strips. Set them aside with the mixed greens.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over…
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the seitan strips along with a pinch of salt, black pepper, ground cumin, and smoked paprika.
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Sauté the seitan for 4 to 5…
Sauté the seitan for 4 to 5 minutes, tossing occasionally, until warm, fragrant, and slightly browned on the edges. Remove from heat and add a quick squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
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Lay the flour tortillas flat on a…
Lay the flour tortillas flat on a clean surface. Spread baba ganoush evenly across the center of each tortilla.
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Layer the mixed greens
Layer the mixed greens, sliced cucumber, and red bell pepper evenly over the baba ganoush.
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Top with the warm
Top with the warm, spiced seitan strips. Fold in the sides of the tortillas and roll them up tightly, slicing in half before serving if desired.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Seitan is essentially pure wheat protein…
Seitan is essentially pure wheat protein (gluten). Because the starches and fibers have been washed away, it is surprisingly gentle on the digestive tract for those without celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
If your tortillas are stiff
If your tortillas are stiff, warm them in the microwave for 10 seconds under a damp paper towel to prevent them from tearing when you roll the wrap.
Leftover seasoned seitan stores beautifully in…
Leftover seasoned seitan stores beautifully in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, making it great for quick batch-prep lunches.
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