Shanthi Appelö is a registered dietitian and health and wellness spokesperson for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan based in Detroit. Passionate about the science of nutrition and behavior, Shanthi has experience working in clinical nutrition, public health and teaching in the university setting. She earned her Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition from the University of Tennessee and has a research background in maternal and child health nutrition and public health, as well as a Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, exploring the outdoors, working on art and spending time with family.
Vegan Grilled Green Goddess Wrap Recipe
1 min read
Serving Amount
Ingredients
1⁄3 cup chopped fresh basil
1⁄3 cup olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1⁄2 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Pinch red pepper flakes
1⁄4 cup sundried tomatoes
1 15-ounce can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
4 romaine lettuce leaves
4 whole wheat wraps
4 sprigs green onion, chopped
1 avocado, sliced
Spray oil
Instructions
Step 1
In a blender, make the dressing: Combine basil, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper and red pepper flakes.
Step 2
Add sundried tomatoes and drained and rinsed chickpeas to a bowl and pour dressing over it. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 3
Make the wraps. Lay out each wrap and top with avocado slices. Lightly mash avocado with a fork. Then line with two leaves of romaine and green onion. Top with chickpea mixture. Roll up the wraps, tucking in the sides.
Step 4
Heat a medium skillet over medium-low heat and coat in spray oil. Once hot, add the wraps to the pan, grill until marks appear then flip and repeat on the other side. Enjoy!
