Red lentil and bulgur wraps with a tahini slaw

Ingredienti

• 1/2 cup red lentils, rinsed
• 3/4 cup fine bulgur
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp flat leaf parsley, chopped
• 1/2 tsp salt
• pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup grated green cabbage
• 1/2 cup grated carrot
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/3 cup tahini
• 1 and 1/2 lemons, juiced
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 3 - 4 tbsp water
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 6 large tortilla wraps
• 6 tbsp prepared hot pepper spread (see note)

Preparazione

1. 1

   --- To make the filling ---

2. 2

   In a medium sized pot add 2 cups water and the rinsed red lentils. Stir well, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cover the pot. Boil lentils for approximately 20 minutes until they are soft.

3. 3

   Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the bulgur. Mix well and cover the pot for approximately 30 minutes until all of the water has been absorbed.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, in a medium sized pan heat the olive oil. Add the cumin, paprika, red pepper flakes and the chopped onions. Cook for approximately 5 minutes over medium heat until the onions are soft and translucent.

5. 5

   Stir the onion mixture, including the cooking oil, into the bulgur and lentil mixture. Add the parsley, green onions, salt and pepper and mix well. Allow to cool completely.

6. 6

   --- To make the tahini slaw ---

7. 7

   In a medium sized bowl combine the grated cabbage, carrots and parsley. Mix well.

8. 8

   In a smaller bowl make the tahini dressing. Combine the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, water, red pepper flakes and salt. Mix well with a wire whisk or a fork.

9. 9

   Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss to coat.

10. 10

    --- To assemble the wraps ---

11. 11

    Spread 1 tablespoon of prepared hot pepper spread along one side of the tortilla wrap. Top with 1/6 of the lentil mixture and 1/6 of the coleslaw. Wrap your tortilla by first folding in the sides and then rolling to enclose the filling.

12. 12

    To serve, cut your tortilla wrap in half with a sharp knife.

13. 13

    Enjoy!