Veggie Wrap Recipe

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The ultimate Veggie Wrap Recipe has herbed cream cheese, Havarti, and lots of colorful vegetables! It’s light and fresh, and you can make it ahead for an easy lunch option.

A pile of veggie wraps cut open on a cutting board.


 

Wrap sandwiches are perfect for road trips, crazy days, school lunches, work at your desk lunches, quick vegetarian snacks, light dinners, picnics, beach days, lounging by the pool, field trips, and everything in between.

I love the combination of herby cream cheese with a pile of fresh, crunchy veggies tucked into a soft flour tortilla (in my head, I called it my Garden Salad Wrap). But, you can take the concept and add whatever you want. Add a protein like chicken, steak, or shrimp, or a scoop of your favorite Tuna Salad. Or, try fillings like cooked quinoa or baked rice.

Just keep in mind that if you want to make it ahead, the tortilla needs to stay dry. Consider that when adding all the fillings to the lunch wraps of your dreams!

Recipe ingredients

Labeled veggie wrap ingredients in bowls.

At a Glance: Here is a quick snapshot of what ingredients are in this recipe.
Please see the recipe card below for specific quantities.

Ingredient notes

  • Cream cheese: Any savory cream cheese flavor will work (or stir fresh or dried herbs into plain cream cheese). You could also substitute mayonnaise, mustard, hummus, or guacamole if those sound more appealing.
  • Cheese: Havarti is my favorite here, but any thinly-sliced, shredded, or crumbled cheese will work. Cheddar, feta, and mozzarella are all good choices.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. Arrange tortillas on a flat surface. Top each with 2 tablespoons of cream cheese. Layer 2 lettuce leaves in the middle of flatbread. Arrange tomatoes in a single row, then top with cucumbers and carrots. Arrange cheese on top of vegetables.
Building a veggie wrap on a marble surface.
  1. Roll the tortilla. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap or wax paper and refrigerate until serving time. Slice in half to serve.
A pile of veggie wraps cut open on a cutting board.

Recipe tips and variations

  • Yield: This recipe makes 4 (10-inch), burrito-sized Veggie Wraps.
  • Storage: Store leftovers covered for 2 to 3 days.
  • Make ahead: Assemble your wrap the night before, wrap it in a paper towel or parchment, and then store it in an airtight container. For best results, make sure all ingredients are as dry as possible (especially the lettuce which serves as a barrier to the tortilla).
  • Customize: your veggies Use any combination of vegetables that you want. Zucchini, roasted bell peppers, black olives, diced avocado, red onions, spinach, roasted sweet potatoes, thinly sliced radish, and sprouts are some of my favorites.
  • Add a protein: Make your wrap more filling by adding leftover Rotisserie chicken, grilled steak, grilled shrimp, hard-boiled eggs, chickpeas, black beans, or a scoop of Tuna Salad.
  • Toasted: If you’re craving a golden-brown crust, toast the assembled wrap in a dry skillet over medium heat until browned.
  • Dressed: Drizzled on or on the side for dipping, add your favorite salad dressing such as Ranch Dressing, Red Wine Vinaigrette, Caesar Dressing, balsamic vinegar, or Greek yogurt with dried herbs stirred in.
  • Soggy ingredients = soggy wraps: Try to keep the ingredients as dry as possible, and keep in mind when you plan to eat the wrap. The longer the wrap waits for you, the greater the chance that it will absorb extra moisture from the ingredients.
  • Don’t overdo it: Choose a few ingredients that go great together, but you don’t want to overload your veggie wrap and make it break. Instead, save it for the next wrap!
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These Turkey Roll Ups are exactly the ones like you get at Costco (complete with cranberry cream cheese).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a veggie wrap made of?

The formula for a veggie wrap is something to wrap with (tortilla, lettuce, flat bread) and some kind of filling (veggies, cheese, sauces). It’s helpful to have a spread of some sort on the wrap to help hold it together after assembly, but it’s not required.

How do you make a gluten-free veggie wrap?

To make a gluten-free veggie wrap, choose a gluten-free tortillas or flatbread or use a substitute such as lettuce leaves or thinly-sliced jicama.

How do you make a low carb veggie wrap?

Make a low-carb lettuce wrap with crisp romaine leaves or butter lettuce leaves instead of tortillas. Even gluten-free tortillas can be high in carbs.

How do you make a vegan wrap?

Substitute vegan cream cheese for the regular and omit the Havarti. Add crumbled tofu on top if you’re looking for extra protein.

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A pile of veggie wraps cut open on a cutting board.

Veggie Wrap Recipe

The ultimate Veggie Wrap Recipe has herbed cream cheese, Havarti, and lots of fresh vegetables! Best of all, make it ahead for an easy lunch option.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Calories 201
5 from 29 votes

Ingredients 

  • 4 (10-inch) flour tortillas or whole wheat tortillas (burrito size)
  • 1/2 cup chive and onion cream cheese (see note 1)
  • 8 large lettuce leaves
  • 4 Roma tomatoes thinly sliced
  • 2 Persian cucumbers thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 2 carrots peeled and julienned
  • 4 slices Havarti cheese cut in half (see note 2)

Instructions 

  • Arrange tortillas on a flat surface. Top each with 2 tablespoons of cream cheese.
  • Layer 2 lettuce leaves in the middle of flatbread. Arrange tomatoes in a single row, then top with cucumbers, carrots, and sprouts, if using.
  • Arrange cheese on top of vegetables and roll the tortilla. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap or wax paper and refrigerate until serving time. Slice in half to serve.

Recipe Video

Notes

  1. Cream cheese: Any savory cream cheese flavor will work (or stir fresh or dried herbs into plain cream cheese). You could also substitute mayonnaise, mustard, hummus, or guacamole if those sound more appealing.
  2. Cheese: Havarti is my favorite here, but any thinly-sliced, shredded, or crumbled cheese will work. 
  3. Yield: This recipe makes 4 (10-inch), burrito-sized Veggie Wraps.
  4. Storage: Store leftovers covered for 2 to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 wrapCalories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 383mgPotassium: 361mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 8280IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 235mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Love the flexibility of this recipe! I went with what you showed in the pictures, but with baby kale instead of lettuce and added a boiled egg – it was an excellent and filling lunch. I’ll definitely use this template for many more wraps. Thanks for creating this :)5 stars

    1. Hi Betsy, that is for 1. It’s because the wrap has cream cheese and sliced cheese on it. If you want to reduce the fat, you could omit those entirely, use a low-fat version, or substitute something else like hummus. Thanks! -Meggan

    1. Hi Shelia, thanks for the question. Because you asked, I realized that the nutrition label wasn’t showing up at the bottom of the post, so I fixed that. To answer your question, an entire wrap is a serving. So 391 for the entire wrap. :D -Meggan

  2. Looks fantastic! Can’t wait to make this! Also in the nutrition section, I don’t see “ fiber” content?5 stars

    1. I fixed the label! So sorry about that. 3.1g dietary fiber in this thing. If you need anything else, just let me know! Thanks Jennifer!

  3. Y do u have to put cheese in veggie wraps? I don’t like cheese can’t u just make the veggie wraps without cheese?

    1. Hi Celeste, you absolutely do not have to put cheese in veggie wraps! I’m from Wisconsin so I put cheese on everything. You can definitely just leave it off without a problem. Thanks!

    1. I meant to email you and say “Funny you mention vegetables….” but you know how life is. :) Enjoy!!! xo