Spinach Hummus Lunch Wraps (Print Version)
Creamy spinach hummus wraps with fresh vegetables and whole wheat tortillas
# What You Need:
→ Spinach Hummus
01 - 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 2 cups fresh baby spinach
03 - 1 large garlic clove
04 - 3 tbsp tahini
05 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
06 - 2 tbsp olive oil
07 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 2-3 tbsp cold water, as needed for consistency
→ Wraps and Fillings
10 - 4 large whole wheat tortillas
11 - 1 cup shredded carrots
12 - 1 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
13 - 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
14 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
15 - 1/2 avocado, sliced
16 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or non-dairy alternative (optional)
17 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
# Directions:
01 - Combine chickpeas, baby spinach, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, and salt in a food processor. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Gradually add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until a creamy, spreadable consistency is reached.
02 - Lay each whole wheat tortilla flat on a clean work surface. Spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of the spinach hummus evenly across each tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent overflow when rolling.
03 - Arrange shredded carrots, sliced red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and avocado in a horizontal line across the center of each tortilla. Drizzle with yogurt if using, and sprinkle chopped parsley or cilantro over the vegetables.
04 - Fold the left and right sides of each tortilla inward over the filling. Starting from the bottom edge, roll the tortilla up tightly toward the top. Slice each wrap in half on a diagonal and serve immediately, or wrap tightly in parchment paper for a portable meal.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The spinach hummus alone is worth making, and you will find yourself eating it off a spoon before the wraps even come together.
- Zero cooking means you can throw this together while still half asleep on a Sunday night and have lunch sorted for days.
02 -
- Overfilling is the number one reason wraps fall apart, lay the vegetables in a single even layer rather than piling them high.
- Letting the hummus rest for ten minutes after blending gives the flavors time to marry and the texture time to settle into something even creamier.
03 -
- Warm the tortillas for fifteen seconds in a dry skillet before filling and they become dramatically more pliable without cracking.
- A tiny pinch of smoked paprika in the hummus adds a layer of complexity that will have people asking for your secret.