Veg Wrap

4.3(380 reviews)

A vegetable wrap with hummus, sliced vegetables, and fresh greens — the healthy lunch that's portable and satisfying. Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Best fresh, but holds up for 4 hours for packed lunches.

Prep Time

10 min

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Cook Time

18 min

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Servings

6

Calories

226 cal

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Veg Wrap — homemade International snacks recipe with tortilla, lettuce, tomato, 6 servings, ready in 28 minutes
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servings
  • Tortilla3
  • Lettuce3 cups
  • Tomato3 medium
  • Cucumber1 ½
  • Onion1 ½ medium
  • Mayonnaise4 ½ tbsp
  • Salt1 ½ tsp
  • Black Pepper¾ tsp

All quantities scaled automatically from 6 servings.

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust

  • Tortilla3
  • Lettuce3 cups
  • Tomato3 medium
  • Cucumber1.5
  • Onion1.5 medium
  • Mayonnaise4.5 tbsp
  • Salt1.5 tsp
  • Black Pepper0.75 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Warm 4 large whole grain tortillas in a dry skillet for 20 seconds per side. Cold tortillas crack.

  2. 2

    Spread ¼ cup of hummus across each tortilla, going almost to the edges. The hummus is your moisture barrier and flavor base.

  3. 3

    Layer on each tortilla: a handful of mixed greens (spinach, arugula), 4 thin cucumber slices, 2 tomato slices (salted lightly), 2 red onion slices, ¼ sliced avocado.

  4. 4

    Add: ¼ cup of shredded carrot, 2 tablespoons of crumbled feta or sliced black olives, fresh herbs (parsley or dill).

  5. 5

    Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil, a squeeze of lemon juice, and freshly cracked black pepper.

  6. 6

    Fold in the sides first, then roll tightly from the bottom. Slice diagonally and eat immediately, or wrap in parchment for a packed lunch.

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💡 Expert Tips

  • 1.Warm the tortillas. Even brief warming prevents cracking.
  • 2.Hummus as moisture barrier. Prevents the tortilla from absorbing vegetable juices.
  • 3.Pat cucumber dry. Excess moisture makes the wrap soggy.
  • 4.Salt the tomato. Amplifies flavor and pulls moisture before it can wet the wrap.

🔬 Why It Works

Vegetable wraps succeed with a moisture barrier (hummus), variety of textures (crisp vegetables, creamy avocado, salty feta), and proper rolling. The combination provides protein (hummus), fiber (vegetables), healthy fats (avocado), and brightness (lemon, herbs).

Frequently Asked Questions

Best hummus?
Homemade is ideal. Store-bought: Sabra, Cedar's, Tribe. Plain or roasted red pepper.
Can I add protein?
Yes — grilled chicken, falafel, hard-boiled egg, sliced turkey. All work with these flavors.
Vegan version?
Skip the feta. Already mostly vegan.
How long do they keep?
Tightly wrapped in parchment, refrigerated up to 24 hours. Best within 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)

Calories226kcal
Protein14g
Carbohydrates24g
Fat16g
Fiber5g
Sugar23g

* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.

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