Hummus Veggie Wrap (Print Page)
Fresh tortillas wrapped with creamy hummus and colorful crisp vegetables
# What You Need:
→ Wraps
01 - 4 large whole wheat tortillas or flatbreads
→ Hummus
02 - 1 cup (8 oz) classic hummus, store-bought or homemade
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 cup (3.5 oz) baby spinach or mixed greens
04 - 1 cup (4.2 oz) shredded carrots
05 - 1 medium cucumber, cut into thin strips
06 - 1 medium bell pepper, any color, cut into thin strips
07 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
08 - 1 medium tomato, sliced
→ Optional Additions
09 - ½ avocado, sliced
10 - 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese (omit for vegan)
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh chopped herbs (parsley, cilantro, or mint)
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Lay each tortilla or flatbread flat on a clean work surface.
02 - Spread ¼ cup (2 oz) of hummus evenly across each tortilla, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
03 - Arrange baby spinach, shredded carrots, cucumber strips, bell pepper strips, red onion slices, and tomato slices across the center of each wrap.
04 - Top with avocado slices, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh herbs if desired. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
05 - Fold in both sides of each tortilla, then roll tightly from the bottom upward to form a secure wrap.
06 - Cut each wrap in half diagonally. Serve immediately or wrap in parchment paper for portable enjoyment later.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It takes exactly fifteen minutes from fridge to plate, which means you can eat well even on your most chaotic days.
- The crunch of raw vegetables against creamy hummus hits a texture balance that makes you forget you are eating something healthy.
02 -
- Wet vegetables like tomato and cucumber will make your wrap soggy if you assemble too far ahead, so pat everything dry with a paper towel before building.
- Overfilling is the number one cause of wraps that fall apart, so resist the urge and trust that the flavors will deliver even with modest portions.
03 -
- Warm the tortilla for fifteen seconds in a dry skillet before filling, and it becomes incredibly pliable without cracking.
- The hummus layer acts as glue, so spread it all the way to the edges of the filling zone to help seal the wrap shut.