Name: Vegan Lentil Wraps
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6-8 Tacos
Ingredients: Lentil filling; 2 cups of lentils – soak over night (I used brown lentils, they don’t get mushy like the red small ones); 2 onions; 2 garlic cloves; Olive oil (1/4 cup); 2 tbsp dried hot paprika; handful basil leaves; handful of cilantro (or other herbs); sesame seeds; salt to taste; For the wraps add:; tortilla; broccoli roasted for 1 minute; roasted peppers; avocado dill dip

Last updated on October 16th, 2017 at 09:16 pm

I loooooove wraps, I have so many wrap recipes, I’m almost like a serial Beauty Gangsta Wrapper. Every day of the week – wrap day!

There’s just something about wraps. I think it’s the way that all the flavors combine and you get to taste all the good stuff with every single bite you take. Or maybe it’s the miracle, that you could take them everywhere with you – to the mountain, to work, to the window (I said it like a true wrapper)…

Or maybe it’s the fact, that no matter how well you thought you’ve wrapped it, there will always be chunks of food falling out of the wrap or sauce running down your mouth, your hand, your hair, your clothes…Wrap eating is just a big beautiful magical mess. Whatever it is –wraps are awesome and I looove them from the bottom of my heart.

Almost as much as I love lentils. They’re these tiny little round things known as the chicken among the legumes. Okay maybe only I call them that. Starting now.But combine wraps and lentils together (along with only like 7-8 more ingredients) and you get the most satisfying lunch or dinner in the history of eating – a lentil wrap.

These lentil wraps are made in no time, vegan, nutrient-rich, incredibly flavorful and if you master the challenge of eating only one at a meal – they’re perfect for losing weight.

If you’re trying to cut on carbs you can also just abandon the poor tortillas and have the lentils with a salad on the side. Or on top of the lentils. Or whichever way you like – I’m not the boss of you. I’m not even the boss of myself when it comes to these lentils – I have no control over myself. Make them and you’ll get it.

Vegan Lentil Wraps

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 6-8 Tacos

Ingredients

Lentil filling

2 cups of lentils – soak over night (I used brown lentils, they don’t get mushy like the red small ones)
2 onions
2 garlic cloves
Olive oil (1/4 cup)
2 tbsp dried hot paprika
handful basil leaves
handful of cilantro (or other herbs)
sesame seeds
salt to taste

For the wraps add:

tortilla
broccoli roasted for 1 minute
roasted peppers
avocado dill dip

Instructions

Rinse soaked lentils and cook in a large deep non-stick pan at medium high heat with some water (lentils should just be covered). Make sure you stir from time to time and after about 10 minutes the lentils should be cooked. Remove water, if there is still water in the pan.
While the lentils are cooking do some preparations – chop onions, garlic, basil and cilantro. If you have some more time chop some vegetables for a salad – a cucumber, cabbage, spinach. You name it. You can - also prepare the avocado dill dip during that time.
After the lentils are tender and you’ve removed the water from the pan, add the olive oil, a pinch or two of salt, hot paprika, onions and garlic, stir in well and cook for 2-3 minutes. Turn off heat, add the rest of the ingredients – sesame seeds, cilantro, basil. Stir in everything well. Taste and add salt if you need to.
And now let’s get to wrapping.
Take a big tortilla and fill it generously with the lentil filling.
Put some fresh and roasted vegetables on top of the lentil filling, some garlic sauce, for example my avocado dip or this spicy vegan cream cheese – wrap it and eat, even if you make a mess all over your plate and your clothing (you can also just use this bib while eating and be on the safe site).

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HEALTH AND BEAUTY BENEFITS

Who would imagine that healthy can taste so amazing. I would. These tacos are high in:

fiber
protein
Vitamin E
Vitamin C

all important for skin elasticity.

Also you get all the skin and health benefits from my avocado dill dip.

PS: Don’t forget to try these awesome recipes as well:

Simple lentil and tomato bowl

This one will melt your heart. It’s delicious and if you’re into wrapping, cook it a little longer and put it in a wrap. Recipe here.

Avocado Dill Dip

Delicious and full of garlic, this dip is perfect in any kind of wrap or on the side with ANYTHING. Recipe here.

Spicy turmeric lentils

Vegan, gluten-free, anti-inflammatory and super tasty – these lentils are perfect for wraps, salads or with rice and some avocado sauce. Recipe here.

SPICY VEGAN CREAM CHEESE

Spicy and perfect for any wrap – this vegan cream cheese is addictive. Recipe here.

Bruschetta with mashed chickpeas

If you’re looking for something quick and very satisfying these are made in 5 min and are super yummy. Recipe here.

If you think you need a gym membership to get fit and lose weight, then you’re probably making excuses. These tips will help you in shape at home without going to the gym!

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So many women tell me they need to sign up for a gym, so they can lose weight and get in shape. To that I just roll my eyes and continue with my day. You know, people don’t really listen when you give them well-intentioned advice.

The gym isn’t a bad place to be, but do you really need it to get in shape or to lose weight?

I’ve had a gym membership for years, but I am also someone who actually LOVES to work out at home.

The Benefits of Working Out At Home

The biggest benefit in my opinion: Working out at home saves me time. I don’t need to get to the gym before or after work and therefore I’m more likely to work out.
You can squeeze in 5-minute workouts whenever you need a break from whatever you’re doing
Work out whenever you want (don’t need to stick to opening/closing hours)
Don’t need to wash my hair, put make up on, even brush my teeth (disgusting or genius?…yes, disgusting)
If you’re just starting out – you get to try new things in the comfort of your own home
Saves you money

7 Huge Secrets To Get Fit Without The Gym

Now here are 7 awesome tips, or should I call them secrets to get you started with working out at home even if you don’t have a gym membership. These will help you lose weight, start taking better care of yourself and will motivate you to make some healthy changes in your everyday life.

Secret # 1: You don’t need much

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Many people will tell you, you need a ton of equipment. Basically, you don’t need to change, but you’ll have to turn one of your rooms into a home gym. Well, I don’t have an extra room and I don’t want to spend a lot of money on equipment. I know it’s hard to believe, but I’ll say it: I am not Beyoncé, mkay?

But here’s what I actually use and recommend to start exercising at home:

A good, thick exercise mat. I had an exercise mat that wasn’t thick enough and it would really hurt my knees, elbows or back when I do pilates or other mat exercises. Like seriously, the next day I would have bruises. Getting a thicker exercise mat, made a huge difference.
The right shoes. I used to work out without shoes at home (again that genius), but then I would hurt my ankles and wouldn’t be able to exercise for weeks. Don’t do that! Get shoes that will make it easy and pleasant to walk and exercise.
Free weights. This is something I thought I never needed and it’s completely optional if you’re just starting out. First get into the groove and build some endurance and strength. At some point, when you get comfortable – it’s time to step it up and get some hand weights to develop more strength. I don’t use heavy weights, mine are 3lbs and I have some that are 8lbs, and I find this to be enough for me.

That is all you need – 3 things.

Of course, you can get some cute looking exercise clothes, some resistance bands, and so on – but these are the 3 basics I would definitely recommend when you want to start working out at home.