Turkey & Hummus Wraps
Sliced turkey with hummus, cucumbers, and greens in a whole wheat tortilla.
If you have about ten minutes and 5 ingredients, this will get four people fed properly. 3 steps, 320 calories a serving and 24g of protein. Everything below, from the substitutions to the storage notes, is specific to this dish rather than general advice.
Why this one works
A sandwich is the fastest route from hungry to fed, and it travels. These are built to be assembled quickly and to survive a lunchbox.
There is barely any cooking here. It is mostly assembly, which makes it a sound choice for the evenings when turning on the stove feels like too much.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
- 4 whole wheat tortillas
- 8 oz sliced turkey
- ½ cup hummus
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- Mixed greens
Notes on the key ingredients
Warm bread and tortillas before filling them. Thirty seconds in a dry pan makes them pliable instead of cracking.
Substitutions
- No tortillas? Use lettuce cups, pita, or a rice bowl base.
Instructions
- Spread hummus on each tortilla.
- Layer turkey, cucumber, and greens.
- Roll tightly and slice diagonally.
Tips for getting it right
- Lay everything out before you start. Assembly goes fast and it is easier when nothing is still in the fridge.
- Taste before it reaches the table. Salt levels vary with the brand of broth, cheese and sauce you used, and this is the last point at which you can fix it.
- The ingredient list is short, so each item is carrying real weight. This is a recipe where the quality of what you buy shows up directly on the plate.
Storage, make-ahead and reheating
- Fridge: store the components separately for up to three days. Assembled, it will go soft within a few hours.
- Freezer: not recommended. The fresh elements turn watery on thawing.
- Packing a lunch: keep anything wet in a separate pot and combine at the last moment.
- Making it ahead: the prep work keeps well even when the finished dish does not. Chop and measure the night before and the 10 minutes on the night drops to closer to ten.
Variations
Make it vegetarian
Swap the protein for a tin of chickpeas or white beans, rinsed and added at the same point, or for pressed firm tofu browned first in a hot pan. Use vegetable broth in place of chicken broth.
Add some heat
A pinch of red pepper flakes with the aromatics, or a spoonful of chilli crisp at the table, lifts the whole dish without changing the method.
Make it gluten-free
Use a certified gluten-free pasta or grain, swap soy sauce for tamari, and check the broth, which is the ingredient that most often hides wheat.
Stretch it further
Adding a handful of greens, a tin of beans or an extra cup of cooked grain takes this from four servings to six without much change to the 10 minute timing.
What to serve with it
- A cup of soup
- Crisps or salted chips
- Crunchy raw vegetables with a dip
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 320 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 24g |
| Servings | 4 |
| Total time | 10 minutes |
Figures are estimates and will vary with the brands and exact quantities you use.
Common questions
How long does Turkey & Hummus Wraps take to make?
About 10 minutes from start to finish, including prep. If you chop and measure ahead of time, the active cooking is closer to 6 minutes.
Can I make this ahead of time?
The prep work can be done a day ahead, which cuts the time on the night substantially. The finished dish is best eaten soon after cooking, though leftovers keep for a few days.
How many does this serve?
Four as written, at 320 calories and 24g of protein a serving. It scales up cleanly if you have the pan space; just avoid crowding, which steams rather than browns.
Will children eat this?
Generally yes, though it helps to serve the stronger components on the side rather than mixed through, so they can be added or avoided plate by plate.