healthy fiesta wraps with tomato vinaigrette

while the original fiesta wraps are fab, this version is healthier and has even more hearty, filling flavor. (it is actually completely different and i love them both.) this wrap is my version of my favorite wrap from a health food cafe that is now a 15 hour drive from me.
my hub loves this dish and always begs me to make it more often!

healthy fiesta wraps with tomato vinaigrette
an original recipe by rachelle

wheat tortillas, preferably homemade
black beans, cooked
brown rice, cooked
yellow corn
diced tomato
diced onion
diced avocado
diced jicama
shredded cheese
raw sunflower seeds
tomato vinaigrette

layer rice and beans and veggies in the middle of a whole wheat tortilla. top with cheese, raw sunflower seeds and a drizzle of tomato vinaigrette. roll into a large open ended burrito and serve on a plate to be eaten with a knife and fork.

this is how i make this:

• first i whirl together the tomato vinaigrette in my mini food processor and stick it in the fridge to chill.
• i start a pot of black beans in my pressure cooker- 45 minutes on high, quick release. (no soaking necessary.)
• then i start the brown rice in my rice cooker, it takes about the same amount of time as the beans.
• while the rice and beans are cooking, i pull out a bowlful of frozen corn and thaw it in water to cover.
• then i make homemade whole wheat tortillas and while the dough rests (30 mins)
• i chop the tomato, onion, jicama and avocado.
• i start cooking the tortillas and while the rice and beans cook.
• when the tortillas and rice and beans are ready, everything else is prepared and ready for assembly.

** this dish is made super easy by using leftover brown rice, leftover black beans or canned black beans, warmed on the stove with a couple of shakes of minced onion and garlic powder. i often plan to make this for lunch the next day after i serve brown rice with dinner.

tomato vinaigrette
an original recipe by rachelle

heaping 1/2 cup tomatoes (3-4 whole canned tomatoes)
2 1/2 Tablespoons vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon basil

combine in blender or food processor. chill until ready to serve. drizzle over healthy fiesta wraps or serve over green salad.