Fiesta Veggie Wrap

Vegetarian
Very Healthy
Health score
86%
Fiesta Veggie Wrap
45 min.
1
892kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch game with a burst of flavor and nutrition? Introducing the Fiesta Veggie Wrap, a delightful vegetarian dish that’s not only very healthy but also incredibly satisfying. Packed with creamy avocado, crunchy carrots, and refreshing cucumber, this wrap is a vibrant explosion of colors and textures that will make your taste buds dance.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this delicious side dish that’s perfect for a quick meal on the go or a light snack. The combination of cream cheese and pesto creates a rich, savory spread that complements the fresh veggies beautifully. With a health score of 86, this wrap is a guilt-free indulgence that fits perfectly into a balanced diet.

Whether you’re a busy professional, a student, or simply someone who loves to enjoy wholesome food, the Fiesta Veggie Wrap is your answer to a nutritious and flavorful meal. Plus, it’s easily customizable! Feel free to add extra veggies like bell peppers, baby spinach, or even some crunchy jicama for an extra pop of color and crunch. Wrap it up in a colorful tortilla, and you’ve got a meal that’s as fun to look at as it is to eat.

So, grab your ingredients and get ready to roll up a delicious Fiesta Veggie Wrap that will not only satisfy your hunger but also nourish your body!

Ingredients

  •  avocado ripe sliced
  • 0.3 cup carrots shredded (1 oz/30 g)
  • slices cucumber english
  • serving flour tortilla green red
  • tablespoons cream cheese softened
  • serving pepper 
  • teaspoons basil pesto homemade

Equipment

  • bowl
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese and pesto.
  2. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the tortilla. Top with the avocado slices, arranging them in a horizontal line across the center or mashing them onto the surface. Arrange the carrot and cucumber on top of the avocado.
  3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Press down gently.
  4. Fold about 2 inches (5 cm) of the right side of the tortilla over the filling. Press gently. Beginning with the rounded side closest to you, roll up the tortilla into a tight cylinder, with the filling peeking out the top. Alternatively, roll up the tortilla like you would a burrito, with the filling enclosed in the wrap.
  5. Wrap in foil or a strip of pretty paper and place in an airtight container or sandwich bag and seal tightly. Refrigerate until ready to go.
  6. Veggie-riffic
  7. For extra color and crunch, add any of the following veggies: Celery or jicama matchsticks Sliced fennel Bell pepper matchsticks Baby spinach leaves Shredded red cabbage Sprouts
  8. Use a napkin or colorful strip of paper, secured with tape, to hold the wrap together.
  9. Appears with permission from The Lunch Box: Packed with fun, healthy meals to go" by Kate McMillan & Sarah Putman Clegg. Photographs by Emma Boys. Copyright © 2011 by Weldon Owen, Inc.

Nutrition Facts

Calories892kcal
Protein5.56%
Fat71.21%
Carbs23.23%

Properties

Glycemic Index
194.83
Glycemic Load
9.15
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
43.596087061841%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.33mg
Epicatechin
1.49mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.6mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:891.93kcal
44.6%
Fat:75.29g
115.83%
Saturated Fat:15.95g
99.7%
Carbohydrates:55.25g
18.42%
Net Carbohydrates:25.98g
9.45%
Sugar:7.08g
7.87%
Cholesterol:30.09mg
10.03%
Sodium:456.16mg
19.83%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.24g
26.47%
Vitamin A:6544.62IU
130.89%
Fiber:29.26g
117.05%
Folate:366.45µg
91.61%
Vitamin K:93.59µg
89.14%
Potassium:2167.29mg
61.92%
Vitamin B5:5.95mg
59.54%
Vitamin E:8.79mg
58.61%
Vitamin B6:1.13mg
56.29%
Vitamin C:42.98mg
52.1%
Vitamin B3:8.67mg
43.37%
Copper:0.84mg
41.79%
Vitamin B2:0.7mg
41.16%
Manganese:0.8mg
40.06%
Magnesium:133.16mg
33.29%
Phosphorus:319.11mg
31.91%
Vitamin B1:0.46mg
30.45%
Zinc:3mg
20.02%
Iron:3.56mg
19.76%
Selenium:10.86µg
15.51%
Calcium:151.19mg
15.12%
Vitamin B12:0.06µg
1.06%
Source:Epicurious