Also known as “a veggie wrap that doesn’t suck,” my loaded veggie hummus wraps are here to save your boring lunch.
My formula: spread about 2 tablespoons of hummus down the middle of a tortilla, layer on long strips of avocado, tomato, cucumber, carrot, radish and red onion, then top it with a big handful of mixed greens tossed in 1 to 2 teaspoons of sweet Italian red wine vinaigrette. Roll it up like a burrito or fold it like a taco. It takes about 10 minutes.
It’s easy to get into a lunch rut. Instead of grabbing fast food (or worse, skipping lunch altogether), up your lunch game with one of these delicious hummus wraps!
Loaded Veggie Hummus Wraps Are Basically a Salad in a Wrap
These loaded veggie hummus wraps are a great way to add tons of veggies to your eating plan. It’s pretty much a delicious salad in a wrap.
Just tossing veggies in a hummus wrap can be, well, pretty bland. There are a few things restaurants do to make you want to pay $12 for a wrap. However, you can easily make a crave-able hummus wrap at home with these tips for way less.
So today, I’m going to teach you restaurant secrets to making a crave-worthy wrap at home.
Choosing Hummus Wrap Veggies
Think texture! Restaurant wraps taste great because of the combination of textures. Try to incorporate a mix of soft and crunchy ingredients. Tomatoes and avocado will add a deliciously smooth texture, and things like radishes, carrots, and cucumber will add some crunch.
I give you my favorite recipe below, but feel free to mix it up with what you have in your kitchen. Pretty much any veggie is great in this wrap; adding the dressing will bring it all together. I’ve even added leftover roasted broccoli, and it was great.
How to Make a Crave-Worthy Hummus Wrap
Step 1: Choose your wrap
There are literally dozens of wrap options at most stores. I love the Siete Foods cassava flour tortillas and sometimes choose a whole wheat tortilla. Rice flour tortillas and almond flour tortillas also work great. Choose something that’s not filled with a bunch of preservatives and that fits your dietary needs.
A note on size: A burrito-size (large) wrap will allow you to fold it up at the ends, and a smaller tortilla or wrap will be more like a hummus taco. Both work! If I assemble this right before I eat it, I usually use one or two smaller ones. On the go, a big one is great to wrap up the ends.
Step 2: Add your hummus
I’m a little obsessed with homemade hummus (grab my recipe here), and it really turns this into a lunch you’ll want again and again.
However, if homemade isn’t in the cards for you, then buy the best hummus you can. Some grocery stores make hummus in-house, which I find generally is fresher and has fewer preservatives than packaged hummus. As with everything, look for what’s available and what works for you.
Step 3: Line up chopped veggies
Chop your veggies into spears or long strips as best you can. This will allow you to fold up your wrap.
As I mentioned above, use a combination of smooth and crunchy ingredients. See my favorite combination below. Aim for about 1 cup chopped veggies and at least 1 cup of greens (more on that below).
While you’re at it, chop more veggies if there’s anything leftover for a wrap tomorrow or the next day.
Step 4: Restaurant Secret: The dressing
The big restaurant secret here is to 1) use a delicious dressing, and 2) dress your greens before adding them to your wrap. Yes, it does make a difference!
Dressing your greens is what takes your hummus wrap from boring to omg-I-want-another-one. The dressing really makes the wrap, and dressing the greens before adding them changes the texture of your wrap for the better. Choose any greens that are a great price. I used mixed greens in the photo here.
I gave you the recipe for my all-time-favorite hummus wrap dressing below (a sweet Italian red wine vinaigrette), but feel free to use any dressing that you love. You do you, boo. (But really, try the sweet Italian red wine vinaigrette. It’s extra-delicious on this wrap.)
Step 5: Add another drizzle of dressing & wrap it up
Finish it off with another drizzle of dressing (or not). Then wrap it up like a burrito or eat it like a taco. Now, enjoy it!
Hummus Wrap FAQs
What goes well in a hummus wrap?
Think soft plus crunchy. Avocado and tomato keep it creamy, while cucumber, carrots, radishes and red onion add crunch. Kalamata olives and a sprinkle of sunflower seeds are great extras, and leftover roasted veggies work too.
How do I keep a hummus wrap from getting soggy?
If you’re packing it for later, keep the dressed greens and juicy tomatoes in a separate container and add them right before you eat. Warming the tortilla in a dry skillet first also helps it hold up.
Can I add chicken or other protein?
Add whatever you like. Sliced chicken, chickpeas, crumbled feta or goat cheese all go well with the hummus and veggies. For a meaty wrap, my Turkey Avocado Wrap is a great option.
Is this hummus wrap vegan?
Almost. Everything in the wrap itself is plant-based, but the vinaigrette uses honey. Swap in maple syrup and it’s fully vegan.
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Loaded Veggie Hummus Wraps
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: varies
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Chop & Mix
- Cuisine: American
Description
This Loaded Veggie Hummus Wrap Recipe makes 2 to 4 (or more) wraps depending on how big your veggies are when you chop them. Be creative and use what you have on hand. Try to combine smooth textures with crunchy textures, and don’t forget to dress your greens before adding them.
Ingredients
- wrap or tortilla of choice, I like cassava flour tortillas or whole-grain tortillas
- hummus, about 2 tablespoons per wrap
- 1 small avocado, sliced into long strips
- 1 tomato, sliced into long strips
- 1 English cucumber, sliced into strips to fit
- 1 carrot, julienne cut or peeled into ribbons with a veggie peeler
- 1 watermelon radish or radish of your choice, julienne cut
- 1 red onion, shaved with a veggie peeler or sliced thin (you’ll have a lot left over for another recipe)
- a few kalamata olives, sliced
- 1–2 handfuls mixed greens (or lettuce of your choice)
- 1–2 teaspoons sweet Italian red wine vinaigrette (recipe below)
- optional: a teaspoon of raw sunflower seeds is a great addition here, too
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- Shake or whisk it all up in a small container; makes enough for 8 wraps
Instructions
- Optional: If making this right before you eat, heat up your tortilla or wrap in a dry skillet over medium-high heat on both sides for about 2 minutes. If you’re using a cassava flour tortilla, I recommend heating it in a dry skillet until it bubbles slightly (even if making this ahead). It makes all the difference.
- Chop your veggies (into long strips if possible). Consider chopping extra veggies for a wrap later on.
- Smooth a few tablespoons of hummus onto the middle of your wrap (leave a 2-inch border if you want to wrap the ends in), then layer on 3-4 big slices of avocado if using.
- Layer on the rest of your veggies going the long way down your wrap.
- Dress 1-2 big handfuls of mixed greens with 1-2 teaspoons of dressing, then add to the top of your wrap. If desired, drizzle on another teaspoon of dressing over the entire thing.
- Fold up and enjoy it! You can eat it like a hummus taco with a small wrap, or fold the sides in then roll it up like a burrito if you have a larger wrap.
Notes
As written, this recipe is vegetarian (use maple syrup instead of honey in the dressing to make it vegan), and you can add an additional protein or feta or goat cheese (or any other of your favorite veggies or ingredients) if desired.
These Loaded Veggie Hummus Wraps look absolutely delicious! I love how colorful and healthy they are. Can’t wait to try them out for a quick lunch. Thanks for the inspiration, Elizabeth!
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These Loaded Veggie Hummus Wraps sound absolutely delicious! I love how they’re packed with so many colorful veggies. Can’t wait to try this recipe for a healthy lunch option! Thank you, Elizabeth!
These Loaded Veggie Hummus Wraps look absolutely delicious! I love how versatile they are, and the combination of flavors sounds amazing. Can’t wait to try them out for my lunch this week! Thanks for sharing such a great recipe, Elizabeth!
I love the idea of these Loaded Veggie Hummus Wraps! They look so colorful and fresh. Can’t wait to try them for my next lunch. Thanks for sharing such a healthy recipe!
These Loaded Veggie Hummus Wraps look absolutely delicious! I love how colorful and healthy they are. Can’t wait to try this recipe for my lunch prep this week! Thanks for sharing, Elizabeth!
I love the idea of these Loaded Veggie Hummus Wraps! They look not only delicious but also super easy to customize with whatever veggies I have on hand. Can’t wait to try them for a quick lunch this week! Thanks for the great recipe, Elizabeth!
This healthy vegetarian hummus wrap recipe is delicious and easy to make!.
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