Fiesta Veggie Wrap

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

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Looking to add a burst of vibrant flavors to your meal routine? Look no further than our delightful Fiesta Veggie Wrap! This recipe is not only a feast for the eyes with its colorful ingredients, but it also offers a wholesome combination of nutrients, making it an ideal vegetarian option that promotes good health. With a commendable health score of 86, this wrap is the perfect side dish to accompany your favorite main meal or can be enjoyed on its own as a satisfying snack.

Imagine the creamy richness of ripe avocados paired with the crunch of fresh cucumbers and shredded carrots, all wrapped up in a soft, flavorful tortilla spread with a delightful blend of cream cheese and zesty pesto. Each bite promises a delightful combination of texture and taste that will leave your palate dancing with joy.

Not only is this wrap incredibly easy to prepare in just 45 minutes, but it’s also highly customizable! Feel free to add extra veggies like bell peppers, baby spinach, or shredded red cabbage for a pop of color and additional crunch. Whether you’re packing it for lunch or enjoying it at home, you’ll find that this Fiesta Veggie Wrap is nutritious, filling, and utterly delicious. Get ready to make your meals more exciting with this vibrant dish!

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