Black-Eyed Pea Wraps (Print)

Nutritious wraps filled with black-eyed peas, vegetables, and grains, topped with creamy tahini sauce.

# What you'll need:

→ Grains and Legumes

01 - 1 cup cooked black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 cup baby spinach leaves
04 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
05 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
06 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
07 - 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced into strips

→ Tahini Sauce

08 - 1/4 cup tahini
09 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
11 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced
12 - 2 to 3 tablespoons water
13 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
14 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Wraps

15 - 4 large whole wheat tortillas

# How To Make It:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Gradually add water until the sauce reaches a smooth, pourable consistency. Set aside.
02 - Warm the whole wheat tortillas briefly in a dry skillet over medium heat or in the microwave to make them pliable and easier to roll.
03 - Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface. Layer one-quarter of the spinach, black-eyed peas, cooked rice or quinoa, julienned carrot, bell pepper slices, red onion, and cucumber strips in the center.
04 - Drizzle a generous spoonful of prepared tahini sauce over the layered ingredients.
05 - Fold in the left and right sides of the tortilla toward the center, then roll tightly from the bottom upward to form a secure wrap.
06 - Repeat the assembly and rolling process with the remaining three tortillas and ingredients.
07 - Slice each wrap in half diagonally and serve immediately, or wrap tightly in foil or parchment paper for later consumption.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in less than 40 minutes but tastes like you fussed over it.
  • The tahini sauce is silky and slightly tangy, making every bite feel intentional rather than just assembled.
  • You can prep everything ahead and roll them when you're actually hungry, which takes the stress out of weeknight dinners.
02 -
  • Don't skip warming the tortillas. A cold tortilla will crack no matter how carefully you roll, and that split second of heat changes everything.
  • The tahini sauce should be mixed just before you assemble the wraps. If it sits more than a few minutes, it begins to thicken and separate as the tahini settles.
03 -
  • Keep a batch of cooked black-eyed peas in your freezer at all times. They thaw quickly and turn an ordinary lunch into something nourishing with minimal effort.
  • The tahini sauce works perfectly as a dressing for grain bowls, roasted vegetables, or even simple salads, so making extra never goes to waste.
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