Are Wraps Healthier Than Bread?
Wraps aren’t always healthier than bread, but sometimes it’s just more fun to roll-up your ingredients. If you need a gluten-free wrap option, these are some of my favorites:
Food For Life Brown Rice Tortillas Siete Cassava or Almond Flour Tortillas (these are small, so you might want to fill 2)
If you don’t need a gluten-free wrap, look for one made with whole wheat. (I like Food for Life’s sprouted whole grain tortillas, when I can find them.) Whole wheat tortillas tend to be much easier to work with, so only opt for a gluten-free option if that’s what you need. Tip: It’s a little easier to roll a gluten-free tortilla if you heat it up first. I like to set the tortilla on a large dry skillet over medium heat, and let it warm up for about 45-60 seconds on both sides. Then it has a little more bend to it, without breaking.
Veggie Wrap Fillings
The key to a good veggie wrap is what you put inside, so let’s discuss that. First, you’ll need a really flavorful spread. It helps meld all of the fillings together! Here are my favorite spreads & sauces:
Vegan Sriracha Mayo (hands-down my favorite) Hummus (use homemade or store-bought) Zucchini Hummus (if you prefer to avoid beans) Bean Dip Chimichurri Sauce Vegan Special Sauce Honey Balsamic Dressing
Next, you’ll pick your veggie fillings. I like to include something crunchy, something soft and creamy, and then I like pack it with leafy greens for extra nutrition. Here are my favorite veggie wrap fillings:
Avocado Roasted peppers (I roast them at home, but you can buy them jarred, too) Sliced raw bell peppers Sliced tomatoes Shredded carrots Sliced cucumber Leafy greens (spinach, mixed greens, or romaine)
The combination of creamy avocado, sweet roasted bell peppers, sliced tomatoes, crunchy carrots, and leafy greens. I could literally eat this every day!
How to Assemble
When making a veggie wrap, it’s important to not overfill the wrap, or it will be difficult to roll up later. You want to keep the fillings to just one half of the tortilla, so that it’s not messy to hold when you eat it. Step 1: Start with the Spread You can add the spread to just one half of the tortilla, or cover most of the surface for more flavor. I’m obsessed with Vegan Sriracha Mayo, so I use it liberally.
Step 2: Add the Fillings Keep the fillings in a single line, towards the center of the tortilla, so they won’t over-flow your wrap. I like to start with sliced tomatoes and bell peppers.
Then add avocado slices and shredded carrots, or any other fillings you prefer. Adding a handful of mixed greens is always my last step. They aren’t easy to keep in one place, but you can stuff them back into the wrap as you roll it.
Step 3: Roll it Up If you’ve ever rolled a burrito before, it’s the same process for a veggie wrap. Start by folding one side toward the middle of the wrap, covering the veggie fillings. Fold the two sides of the wrap in towards the center.
Continue to roll the folded over tortilla and sides until you reach the other side. It should look like a burrito when you’re done. Slice the veggie wrap in half, if you’d like to, and enjoy it!
Make-Ahead Tips
If you want to make easy veggie wraps for a party, or as a convenient packed lunch, they should keep well for 24 to 48 hours. I would recommend leaving any “wet” sauces out of the wrap, and instead serve them on the side as a dip, to avoid a soggy tortilla. If you try this recipe, please leave a comment below and let me know what you think. If you try anything different, I’d love to hear about that, too! We can all benefit from your experience. – What’s your favorite easy lunch? My Quinoa & Black Bean Salad is another go-to in our house!
