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Someone Forgot To Tell This Vegan Burrito You Need Meat To Hit Your Protein Goals

For years, meat has enjoyed an impressive PR campaign as the only way to get enough protein. This high protein vegan burrito clearly didn’t get the memo. Packed with smoky spiced tofu, sweet corn, and a creamy lime dressing wrapped in the highest highest protein wrap in the market to date (at 20 grams per serve), it’s proof that plant-based meals can be every bit as satisfying as their meaty counterparts. Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian or simply trying to eat less animal-products, this is the kind of burrito that might just make you forget beef was ever invited.

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INGREDIENTS

4 x Simson’s Pantry High Protein White Wraps

400g firm tofu, pressed and cut into thick strips

A cup of corn kernels (fresh or drained canned)

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp ground coriander

½ tsp garlic powder

Salt and pepper, to season

1–2 tbsp olive oil

Fresh salsa

½ cup cherry tomatoes, finely chopped

¼ cup red onion, finely diced

Handful fresh coriander leaves

Squeeze of lime

Creamy dressing

⅓ cup Greek yoghurt (or plant-based alternative)

1 tbsp mayonnaise (or vegan mayo)

1 tsp lime juice

Pinch of salt

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cook the tofu and corn: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Toss tofu with cumin, paprika, coriander, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

Cook for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and lightly crisp on the edges. Add corn in the final minute to warm through.

2. Prepare the salsa: Combine tomato, red onion, coriander and a squeeze of lime. Season lightly.

3. Make the dressing: Stir together yoghurt, mayonnaise and lime juice until smooth.

4. Warm the wraps: Heat Simson’s Pantry White Premium Wraps until soft and pliable.

5. Assemble: Spoon spiced tofu and corn down the centre of each wrap. Top with fresh salsa and a drizzle of dressing.

6. Grill burrito: Fold tightly and place on a hot grill pan or sandwich press for 1–2 minutes per side until lightly toasted with golden grill marks.

7. Serve: Slice burrito in half and serve warm with lime wedges and extra salsa on the side.

Disclaimer: While the wraps themselves do not contain any animal-derived ingredients, they are manufactured in a facility that also processes milk. As a result, they may contain trace amounts of milk due to potential cross-contact.

Marie-Antoinette Issa: Marie-Antoinette Issa is the Beauty & Lifestyle Editor for The Carousel, Women Love Tech and Women Love Travel. She has worked across news and women's lifestyle magazines and websites including Cosmopolitan, Cleo, Madison, Concrete Playground, The Urban List and Daily Mail, I Quit Sugar and Huffington Post.
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