Like most dishes in our culinary world, the wrap is always greater than the sum of its ingredients. That being said, here are 8 wraps you can enjoy for a tasty meal this week.
1410 Bier Haus Quinoa Wrap
A healthy mix of tender quinoa, cranberries, chicken, greens and candied pecans is tossed with a lemon chive vinaigrette and then rolled up in a flour tortilla. (1410 17 Ave. S.W., 403-229-1410, 1410bierhaus.com, @WorldBierHaus)
Beer Revolution Blazing Saddle Wrap
This one’s got some kick. Medium-rare beef is grilled, sliced and accompanied by horseradish aioli, Cajun remoulade, arugula, bacon and cheddar. (1080 8 St. S.W., 403-264-2739, beerrevolution.ca, @RevolutionYYC)
The Coup Falafal Quesadillas
It’s not technically a wrap, but The Coup’s Mediterranean take on a quesadilla, consisting of feta, hummus, black olives, homemade falafals and more in a sprouted tortilla is healthy and delicious. Just goes to show that a quesadila doesn’t need to be loaded with cheese to be fulfilling. (924 17 Ave. S.W., 403-541-1041, thecoup.ca, @TheCoupCalgary)
Diner Deluxe Veggie Burrito
A great dose of morning goodness. Eggs, roasted red peppers, beans, scrambled eggs, jalapeno cheese and green onions come in one big roll-up with housemade salsa and cilantro sour cream. (804 Edmonton Tr. N.E., 403-276-5499, dinerdeluxe.com, @diner_deluxe)
Galaxie Diner Breakfast Burrito
Why bother with a knife and fork, slaving over your plate, to eat eggs and bacon? That is simply too much work on a Saturday morning. Wrap it up at Galaxie, along with some sausage and mushrooms, and enjoy breakfast by hand. (1413 11 St. S.W., 403-228-0001, galaxiediner.com)
Jimmy’s A & A Beef Donair
The always popular Jimmy’s puts out a great beef shawarma. A pita stuffed full of slow-cooked beef, veggies and sweet sauce makes for a killer, but messy, lunch so napkin appropriately. (1401 20 Ave. N.W., 403-264-3424, jimmysaanda.com)
Original Joe’s Turkey Club Wrap
As classic as they come, you can’t really go wrong with sliced turkey, avocado, crispy bacon, tomato, old cheddar and lettuce. Their Mission, Kensington and Stephen Avenue locations are the perfect place for a quick in-and-out lunch during the work week. (2118 4 St. S.W., 403-802-3800, originaljoes.ca, @originaljoes)
Pig and Duke Rotisserie Chicken Wrap
Tender chicken is (appropriately) slathered with red pepper spread, then wrapped up with spinach in a sun-dried tomato tortilla. If you’re extra hungry, start off with an order of pig knuckles too. (1312 12 Ave. S.W., 403-245-8487, pigandduke.com, @pigandduke)