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Creamy Avocado & White Bean Wrap

Creamy Avocado & White Bean Wrap

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Submitted by happyzhangbo

Creamy avocado white bean wrap mashes white beans and avocado into a protein-rich spread, then layers in a smoky chipotle slaw of red cabbage and carrot. A no-cook, high-fiber vegetarian lunch.

YIELD

4 servings

PREP

15 min

COOK

0 min

READY

22 min

This wrap proves you don’t need meat or mayo to build something creamy and filling. Mashed white beans and ripe avocado come together into a thick, spreadable base, rich with good fats and plant protein, that holds the whole wrap together without a drop of dressing.

The slaw is what keeps it from feeling heavy. Crisp shredded red cabbage and carrot get tossed in a quick chipotle-cider vinaigrette, bringing crunch, tang and a smoky chile warmth that cuts through the creamy beans.

Smart contrast is the whole idea: cool and creamy against crisp and bright, mild bean against spicy slaw. A little sharp cheddar and minced red onion fold into the spread for extra savor.

It packs over 11 grams of fiber per wrap, comes together with zero cooking, and travels well for lunch. Roll it in a whole-wheat tortilla and cut it in half to serve.

Kitchen Tips

  • Use a ripe avocado and mash it well with the beans so the spread is creamy, not chunky.
  • Drain the slaw a little before filling so the wrap doesn’t get soggy.
  • Adjust the chipotle to taste; a little adobo goes a long way.
  • Warm the tortillas briefly so they roll without cracking.

Variations

  • Skip the cheese to keep it fully vegan.
  • Add sliced avocado or a smear of hummus for extra creaminess.
  • Swap the white beans for black beans or chickpeas.

Ingredients

2 30
TABLESPOONS ML APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
1 15
TABLESPOON ML CANOLA OIL
2 10
TEASPOONS ML CHIPOTLE CHILI PEPPER
finely chopped canned, in adobo sauce *
¼ 1.3
TEASPOON ML SALT
1 1
MEDIUM MEDIUM CARROT
shredded
2 473
CUPS ML RED CABBAGE
shredded
¼ 59
CUP ML CILANTRO
freshly chopped
15 433.5
OUNCES ML/G WHITE BEANS
1 can, rinsed
1 1
EACH AVOCADO
ripe
½ 118
CUP ML CHEDDAR CHEESE, REDUCED-FAT
shredded sharp *
2 30
TABLESPOONS ML RED ONIONS
minced
4 4
EACH FLOUR TORTILLAS (8 INCH)
whole-wheat, or wraps *

Directions

Whisk vinegar, oil, chipotle chile and salt in a medium bowl.

Add cabbage, carrot and cilantro; toss to combine.

Mash beans and avocado in another medium bowl with a potato masher or fork.

Stir in cheese and onion.

To assemble the wraps, spread about ½ cup of the bean-avocado mixture onto a wrap (or tortilla) and top with about ⅔ cup of the cabbage-carrot slaw.

Roll up.

Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Cut the wraps in half to serve, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 397g (14.0 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 314 31% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 191mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 15%
Dietary Fiber 12g 47%
Sugars g
Protein 23g
Vitamin A 61% Vitamin C 56%
Calcium 15% Iron 26%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber
 
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