
Creamy hummus and crunchy vegetables rolled in a soft wrap.
This no-cook wrap is a lunch-box hero — a large soft tortilla generously spread with creamy hummus and filled with crisp cucumber, shredded carrots, peppery rocket, ripe avocado, and a sprinkle of tangy sumac. It is fresh, filling, and takes all of five minutes to assemble.
Serves 1
Lay the tortilla flat and spread hummus evenly over the entire surface, leaving a 2 cm border at the edges.
Arrange cucumber, shredded carrot, rocket, and avocado slices in a line across the centre of the wrap.
Squeeze lemon juice over the filling and sprinkle with sumac.
Fold in the sides of the wrap, then roll tightly from the bottom. Cut in half on the diagonal and serve.
Spread hummus to the edges to act as glue that holds the wrap together.
Pat wet vegetables dry so the wrap does not get soggy.
Taste and adjust salt at the very end — flavors concentrate as liquids reduce, and a final pinch of flaky salt sharpens the whole dish.
Mise en place pays for itself: chop, measure and pre-mix everything before the heat goes on, especially for any step that moves fast.
Add crumbled feta and sun-dried tomatoes for a Mediterranean twist.
Swap hummus for baba ganoush for a smokier flavour.
Vegetarian: swap the protein for roasted king oyster mushrooms, smoked tofu or cooked chickpeas — adjust seasoning slightly upward to compensate.
Spicier: add a finely chopped fresh chile or a teaspoon of crushed Aleppo/Urfa pepper to the aromatics for warm, layered heat instead of a single sharp hit.
Wrap tightly in cling film and refrigerate up to 4 hours. Not ideal for longer storage.
Hummus Veggie Wrap is grounded in Lebanese mezze culture of bright lemon, tahini and fresh herbs. Regional variations are the rule rather than the exception — neighboring villages, families and even individual cooks adapt the dish to what's in the pantry and what's in season, which is why no two versions taste exactly alike and why the recipe has stayed alive for so long.
Yes — most of the components can be prepared up to a day in advance and refrigerated separately. Reheat gently and assemble just before serving so textures stay distinct.
Stay close to the role each ingredient plays: swap aromatics for similar ones (shallot for onion, lime for lemon), and keep the fat-acid-salt balance intact. Spice blends can usually be approximated with what's in the cupboard.
Authenticity sits on a spectrum — what matters more is honoring the technique and balance of flavors. If the dish tastes harmonious and respects how cooks in its home region would build it, you're on solid ground.
The two most common issues are under-seasoning and rushing the heat. Taste as you go, season in layers, and give aromatics and proteins the time they need to develop color and depth before moving on.
Per serving (250g) · 1 servings total
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