Mediterranean Roll-Ups

"These Mediterranean Roll-Ups are extremely tasty, especially with the hummus and tabouli! This wrap makes for a flavorful, tasty lunch that is also a is a great vegetarian option. The best part - it can be made and ready-to-eat in 5 minutes or less. How to make Mediterranean Roll-Ups Ingredients: 1 large whole wheat flour tortillas (10-inch) 1/4 cup hummus 1/4 cup ready-made tabouli 1 leave romaine lettuce (chopped) 1/2 cup alfalfa or bean sprouts 1 large tomato (chopped)"

"Lay the flour tortilla flat on a cutting board or plate. Spread the hummus and tabouli in a long row, side by side down the center of the tortilla. Add romaine lettuce on top. Add sprouts and chopped tomatoes on top Get ready to roll! Starting from the edge of a long side, roll it up. Cut it in half and enjoy immediately or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap to enjoy later."

"To eat this as an appetizer, wrap it in plastic wrap and let it "set" in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours. Remove the plastic wrap and cut the rolls into 1-inch slices, using a sawing motion. Serve cut side up on a platter. Add additional toppings such as sliced sun dried tomatoes, chopped pitted Kalamata olives or shredded cheese. Make your own hummus - This homemade hummus recipe is incredibly easy to make in minutes with canned chickpeas."

Mediterranean roll-ups combine a whole wheat tortilla with hummus, tabouli, romaine lettuce, alfalfa or bean sprouts, and chopped tomato for a fresh vegetarian lunch. Assembly involves spreading hummus and tabouli down the center of the tortilla, adding the vegetables, rolling from a long edge, and cutting in half to serve. The rolls can be wrapped and chilled for appetizer-style slicing. Optional toppings include sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, or shredded cheese. Homemade hummus can be made by blending chickpeas with lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, and sesame oil, and stored refrigerated up to one week.

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