Meatless Monday: Hummus and Grilled Vegetable Wrap
Matt Armendariz, 2013, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved.
Meatless Monday is a global movement, a way of life. It’s not a campaign to turn everyone in the world vegetarian or vegan; in fact, many involved are meat-lovers. Eating less meat has been proven to reduce the risk of disease, curb obesity and has important environmental impacts, too. Will you join us in giving up meat, just for one day a week?
Few summer meals are as portable and crowd-pleasing as the humble sandwich. The bread-and-filling combos are limitless, but this veggie-loaded wrap stands out. Tender slices of grilled zucchini contrast the crisp bell peppers, toasted pine nuts and baby spinach; hummus serves is an ideal low-fat substitute to mayo. Unlike monster, meat-packed triple-deckers, this light, filling wrap will leave you perfectly ready to take on the day.
Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium heat. Brush both sides of the zucchini slices with the oil and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Grill until tender and slightly browned, about 4 minutes per side.
Spread 1/4 cup of the hummus over each piece of bread. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of pine nuts on top. Top with 3 slices of zucchini, 2 pieces of red pepper, 1/2 cup of the spinach, a few sliced onions, and 1 tablespoon of the mint. Roll each of them up and cut in half on a diagonal.
