Low Fat and Low Calorie Recipe
Veggie Hummus Wrap Recipe is a very simple and easy homemade lunch wrap to prepare for your family. As I always have chickpeas, garlic, fresh lemons, and olive oil in my pantry, this is a perfect last-minute sandwich. This hummus recipe has fewer calories and less fat and salt than store-bought varieties. Hummus, a protein-packed bean spread, is as delicious as it is healthy! Never feel guilty about enjoying hummus.
I adapted this veggie hummus wrap recipe from Weight Watchers 20 Minute Recipes magazine. According to the Weight Watchers’ magazine, there are 5 points per wrap.
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Check out Linda’s Sandwich Recipes and Hummus Recipes for more great ideas.
- 1 (14-ounce) can garbanzo beans (chick peas), rinsed and drained*
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh-squeezed
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1/4 cup carrots, matchstick-cut
- 1/4 cup bell peppers, matchstick-cut
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, coarsely-chopped
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely-chopped
- 1 tablespoon feta cheese (reduced-fat), crumbled
- 2 (8-inch) flour tortillas, warmed
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Prepare Hummus: -
Place garbanzo beans, garlic, lemon juice, water, cumin, and salt in a blender or food processor.
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Process until smooth, scraping sides of bowl once; set aside.
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If the consistency is too thick, add some additional water.
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Prepare Wrap Ingredients:
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Prepare lettuce, carrots, bell peppers, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese; set aside.
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How To Warm Tortillas
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Warm the tortillas by wrapping tortillas loosely in waxed paper or a plastic bag and microwave on HIGH (15 seconds for two tortillas, 30 seconds for four tortillas, and 1 minute for eight).
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Another way is to place a tortilla on a plate, covered with a damp paper towel. Alternate tortillas with paper towels. Microwave for 30 seconds to one minute, depending on how many tortillas you need.
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How To Make The Veggie Wrap:
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Spread 1/4 cup prepared hummus over the top of each tortilla. Divide prepared lettuce, carrots, bell peppers, tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese evenly over the tortillas.
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Fold top and bottom of each tortilla toward center, roll up burrito-style.
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Makes 2 servings (1 wrap per serving).
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Hummus recipe makes approximately 1 1/2 cups or 6 servings.
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Serving size = 1/4 cup
* For an interesting variation, substitute black beans or cannellini beans (Northern beans).