Wrap It Up

Dinner to go means different things to different people.  Some days time is incredibly scarce, but that doesn't stop your stomach from letting you know it wants food.  In these moments we often head out the door to pick up something "to go" or grab something pre-made and easy.  The unfortunate side-effect is that these quick foods do little to satisfy us or provide the nourishment we need to keep going about our busy day/evening.
I came across a very interesting food blog called, Thug Kitchen, which posted a delicious recipe for black bean wraps with cilantro pesto.  (For the recipe, check out the site http://thugkitchen.com)  It's an incredibly simple way to create some fast food at home without sacrificing nutrition. It does not take long to prepare, and it's ideal for the heat of summer because there is no cooking involved.  I whipped up a batch of the cilantro pesto, which smells incredibly delicious by the way, in about four minutes.  I then mixed some of the pesto into the black beans and spread it out on a warm tortilla.  I added cucumbers, tomatoes, spinach, avocado and more fresh cilantro on top and rolled it up for a wonderful dinner to go.
The pesto makes more than what you'll need for the wrap, so bottle it in the refrigerator.  I shared some  with my sister who said she loved it on beef carnitas in warm corn tortillas.  I used it to flavor some tilapia- I think I could eat tilapia coated in cilantro pesto every single day.  It's so amazing!  The possibilities are only as limited as your imagination.

Black Bean Wrap

Cilantro Pesto