Italian Lentil Meatball Wrap
A warm, comforting flatbread wrap packed with plant-based lentil meatballs and lightly wilted spinach. Tossed in a rich marinara sauce and finished with hemp seeds for a gut-friendly lunch.
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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
Digestive tip: If garlic or onion in store-bought marinara triggers bloating for you, look for a "sensitive recipe" marinara that omits these aromatics.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Ingredients
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Next: Heat a light drizzle of olive oil…
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Heat a light drizzle of olive oil…
Heat a light drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the lentil meatballs and cook until heated through and lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
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Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet…
Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet over the meatballs, stirring in a pinch of Italian seasoning or dried oregano. Turn the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 3 minutes.
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Push the meatballs and sauce to one…
Push the meatballs and sauce to one side of the skillet. Add the fresh baby spinach to the empty side, tossing gently for 1 to 2 minutes until just wilted. (Lightly cooking greens breaks down their fibrous structure, making them much easier to digest).
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Lay the flatbread on a plate and…
Lay the flatbread on a plate and sprinkle the center evenly with hemp seeds for a dose of healthy fats and extra protein.
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Spoon the warm meatballs
Spoon the warm meatballs, marinara, and wilted spinach down the center of the flatbread. Wrap tightly, slice in half, and enjoy warm.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Digestive tip
Digestive tip: If garlic or onion in store-bought marinara triggers bloating for you, look for a "sensitive recipe" marinara that omits these aromatics.
Pre-prep
Pre-prep: You can make your own lentil meatballs over the weekend and freeze them. Just pop them straight into the skillet from frozen, adding an extra 3-4 minutes to the cook time.
Wrap rolling
Wrap rolling: Briefly warming the flatbread in a dry pan for 10 seconds before filling will make it much more pliable and prevent tearing.
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