Grilled Wrap, Saffron Grilled Veggies Recipe
does not include choice of protein
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Wraps & Assembly
Saffron-Marinated Grilled Vegetables
Optional Garnishes / Add-ins
Method
Saffron-Marinated Grilled Vegetables
Bloom saffron
Place saffron threads in a small bowl and pour 2 tablespoons hot (not boiling) water over them. Let sit 5–10 minutes until the liquid turns golden and fragrant.
Make saffron marinade
In a large bowl whisk together 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon vinegar, the bloomed saffron with its liquid, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon honey, 1.5 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper until emulsified.
Grill vegetables
Working in batches if necessary, place larger pieces (eggplant, zucchini, peppers, onion) on the hot grill. Cook eggplant and zucchini 3–4 minutes per side until tender and char lines appear; peppers 4–6 minutes per side until slightly softened and charred; onions 2–3 minutes per side until translucent and charred at edges. Brush with any remaining marinade once while grilling. Remove to a tray and let rest 2–3 minutes.
Slice for assembly
If needed, slice larger grilled pieces into strips roughly 1/2–3/4 inch wide so they fit neatly in the wraps.
Wraps & Assembly
Make yogurt sauce
In a small bowl combine 1 cup Greek yogurt (or labneh), 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Stir until smooth and adjust seasoning to taste.
Warm tortillas
Lightly brush both sides of each flour tortilla with a little olive oil. Warm tortillas on the grill or a dry skillet over medium heat 20–30 seconds per side until pliable and lightly charred; keep warm under a clean towel.
Assemble wraps
Spread about 2–3 tablespoons of the yogurt sauce down the center of each warm tortilla. Top with 1 cup mixed baby greens, an even portion of the saffron-grilled vegetables (about 1.25 cups per wrap), optional sliced avocado, 2 tablespoons pickled red onions, and 2 tablespoons crumbled feta if using. Sprinkle chopped cilantro or parsley to taste.
Fold and press
Fold the bottom edge up over the filling, fold the sides in, and roll tightly to enclose. If you prefer a pressed finish, brush the outside lightly with olive oil and place seam-side down on a hot grill or panini press for 1–2 minutes per side until the wrap is sealed and has light char marks.
Serve
Slice each wrap in half on the diagonal and serve immediately with extra yogurt sauce on the side for dipping.