Field Trip Lunch Wraps (Printable)

Layers of crisp veggies and creamy hummus create a vibrant, wholesome wrap perfect for any midday meal.

# 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

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread 1 tablespoon of hummus evenly over the entire tortilla, leaving a small border.
02 - Arrange the sliced bell peppers, carrot, cucumber, purple cabbage, and spinach in horizontal rows across the center of the tortilla to create a rainbow effect.
03 - Sprinkle with chopped herbs, avocado slices, and feta cheese if using.
04 - Fold the sides of the tortilla inward, then roll tightly from the bottom up to enclose the filling.
05 - Repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings.
06 - Slice each wrap in half diagonally. Wrap tightly in parchment paper or foil for easy transport.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You can prep these in under fifteen minutes with zero cooking, which means you'll actually make them on busy mornings.
  • The vegetables stay crisp for hours if wrapped properly, so they taste just as good at lunch as they did at dawn.
  • Kids and skeptical eaters somehow eat more vegetables when they're arranged like a rainbow—it's psychology masquerading as nutrition.
02 -
  • Pat your vegetables dry before assembling or excess moisture will turn your wrap soggy by noon—I learned this the hard way when a spinach wrap turned into mush within hours.
  • Don't julienne vegetables too far ahead of time; do this the morning you're assembling because exposed vegetable surfaces oxidize and lose both crispness and appeal.
03 -
  • Keep your hummus at room temperature so it spreads smoothly instead of in frustrating clumps that tear the tortilla—this single adjustment makes assembly infinitely easier.
  • Use a mandoline or sharp vegetable knife to get those ribbon-thin slices that pack better and look more intentional than chunky cuts.
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