Saturday 12 December 2009

Weekend Brunch: Healthy Vegetable Wraps

This was an impromptu preparation for a Saturday brunch. Quick, healthy and tasty, and not to forget, quite filling.

I used whole wheat parathas, prepared with minimal oil. I made them in advance, and lightly heated them in a microwave before serving.
For the filling, I used whatever veggies I had at hand. You can add more variety based on your choice.



Ingredients:

For the filling:
Cabbage, finely shredded (I used half of a small sized cabbage)
Capsicum: 1 medium, cut in thin strips
Carrot: 1 medium, sliced in 1 inch strips
Onion: 1 medium, sliced
Salt, pepper: to taste
Mixed Italian herbs: 1/2 tsp (approx)
Oil (Olive or Vegetable): 1 - 2 tbsp

For the wraps / rolls:
Tortillas / whole wheat parathas: 4 - 6

Method:
- Heat oil in a pan. Add onions and saute on high heat for a minute
- Add the cabbage and carrots. Reduce the heat to medium and stir fry for around 3 - 5 minutes. Do not cook the veggies completely or else they will lose the crunchiness
- Add the capsicum and saute for another 2 minutes
- Add the salt, pepper and Italian herbs. Mix well

To Serve:
- Take a paratha / tortilla. Heat it slightly in a microwave / tawa / pan
- Place the filling in the center (or slightly away from it)
- Roll it and secure it with a toothpick
- Enjoy it with your favourite chutney / ketchup



Note: I also used the leftover filling to prepare grilled sandwich. It tasted great too. Too bad that I could not take any pictures.

11 comments:

  1. Oh great idea! These look delicious!

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  2. Those look great - love using paratha.

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  3. i make these short cut wraps too n your's look lovely..the pomegranate raita on your last post i love...started making after seeing Nigella making these so beautifully...:)
    about the garlic greens , they are avilable for a short period of time n i got it from a weekly sabzi market here in delhi , the guys who keep the greens..lasun, adrak, hari mirchi n all...never seen the garlic greens in the flashy stores though...

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  4. Wow! wrap looks soft outside with crunchy veggies inside:)

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  5. Hi and thanks for joining Finely Chopped. This wrap looks like a healthy option for an afternnon snack at office too. Better control on cut veggies than what you get outside. Thanks for sharing it

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  6. loved the pomegranate raita. Very unusual and a powerful mix of flavors. I found it when I was researching a pomegranate post for my blog.

    Janice from gigabiting.com

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  7. I love a yummy veggie wrap like yours

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  8. Hi everyone,

    Thanks for your comments!

    @The Knife: Yes, it will work as a great office snack too. Esp since it can be eaten at the desk as well :)

    @ Janice: Thanks for the visit. I love the pomegranate raita. Works well with most dishes.

    @ Sangeeta: Will hunt for garlic greens in my next trip to the veggie market. Hope the stock is not over yet.

    @Cahide: Thanks for joining, and I am glad you liked this space

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  9. these are perfect when I am at work great idea!

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