Heavenly Hummus Wrap (Print Page)
Fresh Mediterranean wraps with creamy hummus, crisp vegetables, and fragrant herbs for a satisfying vegetarian meal.
# What You Need:
→ Wraps & Spreads
01 - 4 large whole wheat tortillas or flatbreads
02 - 1 1/2 cups classic hummus (store-bought or homemade)
→ Fresh Vegetables
03 - 1 cup baby spinach or mixed greens
04 - 1 cup shredded carrots
05 - 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
06 - 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
07 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
08 - 1/4 small red onion, very thinly sliced (optional)
→ Toppings & Garnishes
09 - 1/4 cup fresh mint or parsley, chopped
10 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional, omit for vegan)
11 - 2 tbsp pitted Kalamata olives, chopped (optional)
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
13 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# Directions:
01 - Lay each tortilla or flatbread flat on a clean work surface.
02 - Evenly spread approximately 3 to 4 tablespoons of hummus over each wrap, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent overflow.
03 - Distribute spinach or mixed greens, shredded carrots, cucumber slices, tomato slices, bell pepper strips, and red onion evenly across each wrap.
04 - Sprinkle fresh herbs, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped Kalamata olives over the vegetables if desired.
05 - Season each wrap with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
06 - Gently roll up each wrap, tucking in the sides to fully enclose the fillings. Slice in half on a diagonal for presentation.
07 - Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the wraps.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It takes exactly fifteen minutes from cutting board to plate, which is faster than deciding what to order.
- The crunch of the vegetables against the creamy hummus is the kind of contrast that makes you slow down and actually enjoy eating.
02 -
- Overfilling the wraps is the fastest way to end up with a mess on your hands, so resist the urge to pile everything on one.
- Wet vegetables like tomatoes will make the tortilla soggy if you assemble too far ahead, so keep components separate until you are ready.
03 -
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet for twenty seconds per side and they become dramatically easier to roll without cracking.
- A drizzle of tahini sauce over the vegetables before rolling adds a richness that makes this feel like restaurant food.