Homemade Quinoa and Red Lentil Wraps

Homemade Quinoa and Red Lentil Wraps

Recipe by Rocsi, Nutritionist specialising in Menstrual Health

Wraps tend to get overlooked as something genuinely worth making from scratch. These change that. Built on a base of quinoa and red lentils, they hold together beautifully, work just as well with savoury fillings as they do with sweet ones, and bring far more nutritional value to the table than anything you would pick up from a packet. Six grams of fibre and seven grams of protein per wrap, and they take less than half an hour to make.

Quinoa is one of the very few plant foods that provides all nine essential amino acids the body cannot produce on its own. Rich in proteins, fibre, vitamins, and minerals, it offers an extraordinary balance of essential amino acids, making it a genuinely complete source of plant-based protein. Red lentils pull their weight equally well. Their fibre and protein content has been linked to blood sugar regulation, digestive support, and overall gut health, with studies suggesting they can meaningfully reduce postprandial blood glucose response.

Because this batter is blended raw, the quality of your liquid base matters. Using AquaTru-filtered milk or water keeps the flavour clean and ensures nothing interferes with the natural nuttiness of the quinoa and lentils.

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  • What you need:

    • 100 g red lentils, cooked
    • 100 g quinoa, soaked overnight and cooked
    • 120 g oat flour
    • 2 eggs
    • 100 to 150 ml milk of choice
    • 1 tbsp baking powder
    • Pinch of salt
  • How to do it:

    1. Soak the quinoa overnight, then cook the red lentils and quinoa according to the packaging instructions.
    2. Add the cooked quinoa, red lentils, eggs, oat flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt to a blender. Blend until you reach a smooth, batter-like consistency. The mixture should be thick rather than watery.
    3. Heat a non-stick pan over a medium heat. Add a ladleful of batter and spread into a round wrap shape approximately 23 cm in diameter.
    4. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until the edges begin to lift away from the pan on their own. This is the sign it is ready to turn.
    5. Repeat with the remaining batter. This recipe makes 10 to 12 wraps.

    Filling suggestions

    • Sweet: peanut butter, a spoonful of Greek yoghurt,
      honey, topped with blueberries and raspberries.
    • Savoury: mixed greens, cooked chicken slices, sriracha
      sauce, and mixed nuts and seeds.

    Nutritionist tip
    Start with one wrap at breakfast for the first week, then increase to two wraps a day from week two. This gradual approach helps your body adjust to the higher fibre content without discomfort.

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