Cream Cheese, Beet & Apple Wrap
Beet stains everything it touches. Your fingers, the cutting board, the wrap itself if you wait too long. That is also what makes this plate impossible to scroll past.
One whole wheat tortilla, a layer of reduced-fat cream cheese, thin slices of steamed beet layered against strips of fresh apple, a handful of rinsed lentils, and mixed greens underneath to hold the moisture line. 337 calories, 9 grams of fiber, and 51 grams of carbs from four different plant sources working together. Five minutes, no cooking, one knife.
The colors do the selling. The taste is the earthy sweetness of beet against the crisp tartness of apple, bound by the cream cheese that keeps every bite from falling apart.
Beet stains everything it touches. Your fingers, the cutting board, the wrap itself if you wait too long. That is also what makes this plate impossible to scroll past.
One whole wheat tortilla, a layer of reduced-fat cream cheese, thin slices of steamed beet layered against strips of fresh apple, a handful of rinsed lentils, and mixed greens underneath to hold the moisture line. 337 calories, 9 grams of fiber, and 51 grams of carbs from four different plant sources working together. Five minutes, no cooking, one knife.
The colors do the selling. The taste is the earthy sweetness of beet against the crisp tartness of apple, bound by the cream cheese that keeps every bite from falling apart.
Ingredients
- lentils, canned 2 oz
- apple 1
- steamed beet 1
- cream cheese, reduced fat 2 tbsp
- tortilla wrap, whole wheat 1
- mixed salad 1 handful
Method
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Rinse the lentils in a colander with cold water and let them drain.
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Cut the apple into strips and the beet into thin slices.
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Spread the cream cheese on the wrap. Distribute the lettuce over it, followed by the slices of beet, apple and lentils. Season with pepper and salt.
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Roll up the wrap. Cut in half and serve on a plate.
Cut the beet into slices no thicker than a coin. Thick pieces overpower the apple and make the wrap difficult to roll tightly. Thin slices distribute the earthy sweetness evenly across every bite and let the tortilla close without splitting.
Behind this recipe
Is 11 grams of protein enough for a meal?
On its own, 11 grams is low for a full meal. If this wrap is your entire lunch, pair it with a protein-rich side like Greek yogurt, a boiled egg, or a handful of nuts. If it is a snack between larger meals, 11 grams is perfectly fine. The answer depends on what surrounds it in your day.
Can I use fresh beet instead of steamed?
You can, but raw beet is much harder and crunchier than steamed. It will change the texture of the wrap significantly. If using fresh, grate it finely instead of slicing. Grated raw beet distributes more evenly and is easier to bite through inside a rolled wrap.
Why does the wrap turn pink after sitting?
Beet contains betalains, water-soluble pigments that bleed into surrounding food on contact. The longer the wrap sits, the more pigment migrates into the tortilla and cream cheese. This is harmless but changes the appearance and can soften the tortilla. For the best texture, eat within 15 minutes of assembly.
