Trader Joe’s Spicy Lentil Wrap Recipe

This hearty, spicy Trader Joes Spicy Lentil Wrap Recipe is made with green lentils, bulgur, and tahini sauce, ready in 45 minutes. The creamy tahini dressing slowly soaks into the warm lentil filling with every bite. I love making a batch of these on Sunday for quick weekday lunches.

Better Than Takeaway

Recreating this store-bought favorite was harder than I expected. My first attempt was incredibly dry because I skipped the bulgur wheat.

Adding bulgur completely changed the texture and helped bind the lentils together perfectly. Now I make it exactly how I like it without running to the store.

Trader Joes Spicy Lentil Wrap Recipe Ingredients

• 1 cup green lentils, rinsed
• 1/2 cup bulgur wheat
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon sriracha or hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 cup shredded red cabbage
• 4 large lavash flatbreads or flour tortillas

How To Make Trader Joes Spicy Lentil Wrap Recipe

1. Cook the Grains: Boil the lentils and bulgur in 3 cups of water for 25 minutes until tender and water is absorbed.
2. Make the Sauce: Whisk tahini, lemon juice, sriracha, cumin, and a splash of warm water until smooth.
3. Mix the Filling: Pour half of the spicy tahini sauce into the cooked lentil and bulgur mixture, stirring well.
4. Assemble the Wraps: Lay out the lavash flatbreads, add a handful of red cabbage, and spoon the lentil mix on top.
5. Roll and Serve: Fold the ends of the flatbread inward and roll tightly like a burrito.

Recipe Tips

• Don’t skip the bulgur: It absorbs excess moisture and keeps the wrap from getting soggy.
• Warm the flatbread: A quick toast makes the lavash much easier to fold without tearing.
• Adjust the heat: Start with less hot sauce and taste the tahini mixture before adding more.

What To Serve With Spicy Lentil Wraps

These wraps pair well with a crisp cucumber salad or baked sweet potato fries. A side of creamy hummus and pita chips also makes it a filling meal.

How To Store

Keep wrapped tightly in foil or plastic wrap in the fridge for up to 4 days. Do not freeze assembled wraps, as the cabbage will become mushy upon thawing.

FAQs

• Can I use brown lentils instead of green? Yes, brown lentils work well and have a similar cooking time. Avoid red lentils because they turn to mush.
• Is this recipe gluten-free? Not as written due to the bulgur wheat and lavash. You can swap bulgur for quinoa and use a gluten-free wrap.
• Can I eat these cold? Absolutely. They taste great cold straight from the fridge, just like the original store version.

Nutrition

• Calories: 380 kcal
• Total Fat: 12g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 450mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 55g
• Protein: 16g

Try More Recipes:

• Trader Joes Lentil Wrap Recipe
• Trader Jaoes Egg Wrap Recipe
• Trader Joes Salad Kit Recipe

Trader Joes Spicy Lentil Wrap Recipe

Recipe by Nate Collins

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

30

minutes

Total time

45

minutes

Trader Joes Spicy Lentil Wrap Recipe features a hearty, creamy blend of green lentils, bulgur, and spicy tahini sauce ready in 45 minutes. This satisfying vegetarian copycat makes meal prep incredibly simple for a busy week of grab-and-go lunches.

Ingredients

• 1 cup green lentils, rinsed

• 1/2 cup bulgur wheat

• 1/4 cup tahini

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon sriracha or hot sauce

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 cup shredded red cabbage

• 4 large lavash flatbreads or flour tortillas

Directions

• 1. Cook the Grains: Boil the lentils and bulgur in 3 cups of water for 25 minutes until tender and water is absorbed.
• 2. Make the Sauce: Whisk tahini, lemon juice, sriracha, cumin, and a splash of warm water until smooth.
• 3. Mix the Filling: Pour half of the spicy tahini sauce into the cooked lentil and bulgur mixture, stirring well.
• 4. Assemble the Wraps: Lay out the lavash flatbreads, add a handful of red cabbage, and spoon the lentil mix on top.
• 5. Roll and Serve: Fold the ends of the flatbread inward and roll tightly like a burrito.