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Butternut Squash Black Bean Wrap

A simple, filling vegetarian wrap featuring roasted butternut squash, quinoa, and black beans, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican, Vegetarian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wrap Ingredients
  • 3 cups chopped butternut squash, steamed or roasted
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa Use slightly warm for better flavor absorption.
  • 1 cup rinsed black beans Drain and pat dry to reduce excess moisture.
  • to taste chopped scallions Add last to maintain freshness.
  • 4 whole whole wheat wraps Use sturdy wraps to hold filling.
  • to taste white crumbly cheese (feta, gorgonzola, cotija, etc.) Select a firm cheese that adds tang.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix chopped butternut squash, cooked quinoa, rinsed black beans, and chopped scallions in a bowl.
  2. Season the mixture to taste.
Assembly
  1. Place 1 cup of the filling on a whole wheat wrap.
  2. Sprinkle with cheese, fold up the wrap securely.
Cooking
  1. Grill the folded wrap on a griddle or panini press until warm and slightly crispy.
  2. Cut the wrap in half and serve warm.

Notes

Serve with a side salad for added freshness. Pair with iced tea or sparkling water. Garnish with extra scallions or a squeeze of lime. For best results, store filling separately from wraps until ready to assemble, and refrigerate ungrilled wraps for 1-2 days.