Hummus and Flax Tortilla Sandwich

Perfect for hot sunny summer daysno cooking required

Authored by: Flax Council of Canada

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  • Cooking Time: Under 15 minutes
  • Serves: 4
  • Suitable Diets: Dairy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 14 ounce can garbanzo beans
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup flax seed ground or whole
  • 2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 large clove garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cumin
  • dash of cayenne pepper and black pepper
  • 4 10 inch tortilla shells
  • 1 cup coarsely grated cucumber, drained on paper towel
  • 2 roma tomatoes, diced
  • alfalfa sprouts as desired

Directions

To make hummus In a blender or food processor, blend together the garbanzo beans, water, flax seed, olive oil, Sesame Oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, Cumin, cayenne and pepper until it reaches a creamy light texture. Lay tortillas flat on counter. Divide hummus equally onto each tortilla approximately 1/3 cup each. Spread to within 1/2 inch of edge. Lay 1/4 cup cucumber down center of each tortilla. Top each with a quarter of diced tomato. Pinch off desired amount of alfalfa sprouts, lay on top. Sprinkle with pepper. Roll up, tucking in one end and kepping the other end open. Serve with olives, marinated peppers or hot pepper sauce, if desired.