Quinoa, Apple, and Sweet Potato Wraps

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  • Serving size: 1 wrap
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If you have leftover cooked quinoa on hand, these delicious cardamom-scented sweet potato wraps come together in no time and are perfect for a quick breakfast, snack, or anytime meal. Crunchy apple pairs beautifully with the soft sweet potato and slightly nutty quinoa, while fresh spinach adds a burst of green goodness. A little peanut butter, maple syrup, and apple juice add just the right touch of richness to round out every bite.

Tips

Gluten-free version: To make these gluten-free, use a gluten-free whole grain wrap.

Pack to go: Heading out? Wrap your roll in parchment paper—it keeps things snug and makes for easy, mess-free munching!

Apples: Tart apples work best here to highlight the sweet potato’s natural sweetness.

If you’re cooking the quinoa from scratch: Rinse and drain ⅔ cup dry quinoa. In a small saucepan combine quinoa and 1⅓ cup water. Cover and cook 12 to 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and liquid has been absorbed. Let cool 30 minutes before using in wraps.

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By Kathryn Hendrix, RDN, LD,

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Ingredients

  • 1 large sweet potato, finely chopped (2 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons creamy natural peanut butter or creamy almond butter
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • ½ cup apple juice
  • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • Pinch black pepper
  • 2 medium apples, finely chopped (2 cups)
  • 2 cups cooked and cooled quinoa (see tip, recipe intro)
  • 4 8-inch whole wheat tortillas
  • 1 cup fresh spinach

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan combine sweet potato and enough water to cover. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool completely.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the next six ingredients (through pepper). Add sweet potato, apples, and quinoa; toss to combine. Spoon onto tortillas; top with spinach and roll up.
Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1 wrap): 352 calories, 64 g carbohydrates, 9 g protein, 7 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 g cholesterol, 424 mg sodium, 9 g fiber, 20 g sugar

Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.

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Kathryn Hendrix, RDN, LD

Kathryn Hendrix (née Standing) has a bachelor of science in dietetics from Iowa State University and degree in culinary arts from Johnson & Wales University. Hendrix worked clinically in behavioral health as a registered dietitian, while also developing low-inflammatory and vegan meals for therapeutic diets. She has over 10 years culinary experience, including as a chef in Colorado, and she has been cooking vegan her whole life. She now serves as a culinary specialist in a test kitchen, testing and developing recipes and specializing in whole-food, plant-based; vegan; and gluten-free.
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