Heavenly Hummus Wrap (Print Version)
Fresh Mediterranean wraps with creamy hummus and crisp vegetables, ready in 15 minutes
# What You Need:
→ Wraps & Spreads
01 - 4 large whole wheat tortillas or wraps
02 - 1 cup prepared hummus, classic or flavored
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 cup baby spinach or mixed greens
04 - 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
05 - 1 medium red bell pepper, julienned
06 - 1 medium carrot, grated
07 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
08 - 1 small avocado, sliced (optional)
09 - 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
→ Fresh Herbs & Seasonings
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
11 - Juice of ½ lemon
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Lay one tortilla flat on a clean work surface.
02 - Spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of hummus evenly over each tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
03 - Arrange spinach or mixed greens, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, grated carrot, red onion, avocado if using, and tomato slices down the center of each wrap.
04 - Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro, drizzle with fresh lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
05 - Fold in both sides of the tortilla, then roll tightly from the bottom up to form a secure wrap.
06 - Cut each wrap in half on a diagonal and serve immediately, or wrap in parchment paper for portable enjoyment.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This wrap comes together in under fifteen minutes with zero cooking, making it the ultimate weeknight rescue or lazy weekend lunch.
- The combination of textures, from silky hummus to snappy vegetables, keeps every single bite interesting.
02 -
- Overfilling the wrap is the fastest way to watch it fall apart in your hands, so resist the urge and trust that the layers will be enough.
- Warming the tortilla for ten seconds in a dry skillet makes it infinitely more cooperative when rolling.
03 -
- Grate the carrot directly over the tortilla so every last bit of juice lands inside the wrap instead of on your board.
- Let the assembled wraps rest seam side down for one minute before slicing so they settle and hold their shape.