Recipe

Hummus Wraps

A practical lunch option with low-cost ingredients and plenty of flexibility.

Hummus Wraps

Prep time: 10 minutes - Cook time: 0 minutes - Total time: 10 minutes
Estimated total cost: $9.80 - Estimated cost per serving: $2.45 - Serves: 4

Hummus wraps sliced in half with lettuce, cucumber, carrot, and bell pepper

Ingredients

  • 4 large tortillas or wraps - $2.00
  • 1 cup hummus - $2.50
  • 1 cucumber, sliced thin - $0.80
  • 2 carrots, shredded - $0.50
  • 2 cups lettuce or spinach - $1.20
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced thin - $1.50
  • Optional: lemon juice or hot sauce - $0.20

Estimated ingredient total: $8.50 to $8.70
Displayed website estimate: $9.80

Detailed Instructions

  1. Lay the tortillas flat on a clean surface.
  2. Spread about 1/4 cup hummus across the center of each wrap, leaving a little space around the edges.
  3. Layer the lettuce or spinach on top of the hummus.
  4. Add cucumber, carrot, and bell pepper evenly across all four wraps.
  5. Add a squeeze of lemon juice or a few drops of hot sauce if you want extra flavor.
  6. Fold in the sides of each wrap, then roll tightly from the bottom up.
  7. Slice in half and serve right away, or wrap tightly for later.

Helpful Notes

  • These work well for packed lunches.
  • Use whatever vegetables are cheapest that week.
  • You can add canned chickpeas for extra protein.

Price note: Ingredient prices can vary by store, brand, and region, so these are planning estimates rather than exact totals.