Field Trip Lunch Box Wraps (Printer-friendly)

Nutritious wraps with crisp, colorful vegetables layered in whole wheat tortillas for a fresh, healthy lunch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Wraps

01 - 4 large whole wheat tortillas

→ Spreads

02 - 4 tablespoons hummus, classic or flavored

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 1 medium yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and julienned
06 - 1 small cucumber, julienned
07 - 1 cup purple cabbage, shredded
08 - 1 cup baby spinach leaves
09 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped, optional

→ Optional Add-ons

10 - 1 avocado, sliced
11 - 4 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

# Directions:

01 - Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface and spread 1 tablespoon of hummus evenly across the entire tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
02 - Arrange the sliced red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, carrot, cucumber, purple cabbage, and spinach in horizontal rows across the center of the tortilla to create a vibrant rainbow effect.
03 - Sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs, avocado slices, and crumbled feta cheese if using.
04 - Fold the sides of the tortilla inward toward the center, then roll tightly from the bottom up to enclose all filling.
05 - Repeat the layering, topping, and rolling process with the remaining tortillas and filling ingredients.
06 - Slice each assembled wrap in half diagonally. Wrap each half tightly in parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy portability.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get to assemble wraps that look like edible art, which somehow makes the vegetables taste better.
  • Fifteen minutes from kitchen to lunchbox means you're not stress-cooking on a weekday morning.
  • Every bite delivers a different texture and flavor combination because the veggies stay crisp and distinct.
02 -
  • Hummus spread too thickly will cause everything to slip around as you roll—use a light hand and trust that less is more.
  • Slice your vegetables as thin as you possibly can because they'll soften slightly during transport, and thin pieces stay crisp longer.
  • If you're packing these more than a few hours ahead, keep avocado separate and add it right before eating or it will turn brown.
03 -
  • Julienne your vegetables with intention rather than rushing through it, because the consistent size is what makes the wrap roll smoothly and look polished.
  • Toast your tortillas very lightly before spreading if you want them to hold up better during transport and add a subtle warmth to the finished wrap.
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