Whether you are looking for a quick lunch, an easy dinner or a portable dish for a picnic, wraps are always a great choice. They are versatile, delicious and easy to prepare. With just a few ingredients, you can endlessly vary and combine flavours to make wraps that will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. Here are seven irresistible recipes for tasty wraps:
Chicken Caesar wrap
- Grilled chicken breast, cut into strips
- Crispy romaine lettuce
- Parmesan cheese, grated
- Caesar dressing
- Flour tortillas
Prepare the ingredients and divide evenly between the tortillas. Roll up the wraps tightly and cut in half diagonally for a nice presentation.
Veggie hummus wrap
- Hummus (homemade or bought)
- Grilled vegetables (such as pepper, courgette and aubergine)
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh spinach or rocket
- Wholemeal tortillas
Spread a generous layer of hummus on each tortilla and top with grilled vegetables, tomatoes and leafy greens. Roll up and enjoy this tasty vegetarian treat.
Salmon avocado wrap
- Smoked salmon
- Ripe avocado, sliced
- Cucumber, cut into thin strips
- Fresh dill
- Greek yoghurt or sour cream
- Wholemeal tortillas
Place the salmon and avocado slices on the tortillas, add some cucumber strips, sprinkle with fresh dill and a spoonful of Greek yoghurt or sour cream. Roll up and enjoy the fresh flavours.
Mexican burrito wrap
- Seasoned minced meat or black beans (for a vegetarian option)
- Grated cheddar cheese
- Chopped tomatoes
- Finely chopped red onion
- Fresh coriander
- Jalapeño peppers, optional
- Flour tortillas
Fill the tortillas generously with the seasoned minced meat or black beans, add cheese, tomatoes, onion, coriander and jalapeño peppers to taste. Roll up tightly and heat in a pan or microwave if desired for a creamy burrito experience
Greek gyros wrap
- Gyros meat (lamb, chicken or pork)
- Tzatziki sauce
- Chopped lettuce
- Tomato slices
- Feta cheese
- Olives, optional
- Pita or tortillas
Top the pita or tortilla with the gyros meat, add a generous spoonful of tzatziki sauce, some lettuce, tomato, crumbled feta cheese and olives if desired for an authentic Greek flavour explosion.
Asian teriyaki chicken wrap
- Teriyaki chicken, cut into strips
- Boiled rice
- Grated carrot
- Chopped spring onion
- Soy sauce
- Sriracha sauce, optional
- Flour tortillas
Place a layer of rice on each tortilla, followed by the teriyaki chicken, carrot, spring onion and a dash of soy sauce and sriracha to taste. Roll up tightly and enjoy the delicious Asian flavours.
Caprese wrap
- Fresh mozzarella, sliced
- Ripe tomatoes, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Balsamic glaze
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Wholemeal tortillas
Place a slice of mozzarella on each tortilla, followed by tomato slices and fresh basil leaves. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Roll up and enjoy this simple but delectable wrap.
With these seven tasty wraps, you are well on your way to a tasty and versatile meal. Whether you prefer meat, fish, vegetables or a combination of everything, there is a wrap for everyone. Besides, they are deliciously refreshing in summer. So get out the tortillas, experiment with different ingredients and enjoy this tasty and convenient meal option!