10+ Tortilla Wrap Recipes to Spice Up Your Lunch Ideas
Tortilla wrap recipes just make life easier. They’re simple, tasty, and you can play with flavors or ingredients depending on your mood or how much time you’ve got.
Whether you’re grabbing lunch in a hurry or pulling together a laid-back dinner, wraps are super flexible. You can mix, match, and experiment with fillings to get them just right for you.
You can make these wraps as healthy, spicy, or filling as you want. It’s all about what you’re craving.
Ingredients
- Flour or corn tortillas
- Fillings: meats, veggies, cheese, spreads—whatever you like
Cooking Instructions
- Warm the tortilla in a pan or microwave until it’s soft.
- Lay the tortilla flat and pile your fillings down the center.
- Fold or roll it up—just try to keep everything inside.
- Eat it right away, or toss it in a pan for a couple minutes on each side if you want a crispy finish.
1) Classic Soft Flour Tortilla Wrap
A classic soft flour tortilla wrap is kind of a blank canvas. You’ll just need some flour, water, oil, and a little salt. These tortillas stay soft and fold around whatever you want—meats, beans, veggies, you name it.
Heat a dry pan over medium. Cook each tortilla about a minute per side, just until you see some brown spots popping up. It makes them taste better and easier to roll.
You can use these for burritos, sandwiches, or just as a snack with cheese or salsa.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup warm water
Cooking Instructions
- Mix flour and salt in a bowl.
- Add oil and warm water. Stir until it comes together.
- Knead for 5 minutes until smooth.
- Let the dough rest for 15 minutes.
- Split into 8 balls and roll each one thin.
- Heat a dry pan (medium, about 350°F / 175°C).
- Cook each tortilla 1 minute per side until you see light brown spots.
2) Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Buffalo chicken wraps are for when you want that spicy, tangy kick. Toss cooked chicken in buffalo sauce. Add some lettuce or carrots for crunch.
Ranch or blue cheese dressing cools things down. If you like it creamy, throw in some avocado. Use a big tortilla so you can actually fit everything.
This wrap comes together fast and hits all the right notes.
Ingredients:
- Cooked shredded chicken
- Buffalo sauce
- Large flour tortillas
- Shredded lettuce or carrots
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing
- Avocado (optional)
Cooking Instructions:
- Mix chicken with buffalo sauce.
- Lay out your tortilla.
- Spread dressing across the tortilla.
- Add chicken, lettuce or carrots, and avocado if you’re using it.
- Roll up tight.
- Slice and eat right away, or chill for later.
3) Black Bean and Avocado Wrap
This one’s healthy and super easy. Spread a black bean mixture on your tortilla. Usually, I cook the beans with onions and bell peppers for extra flavor.
Add avocado slices for that creamy bite. Spinach, cilantro, or mango can make it even more interesting.
If you want it vegan, swap in vegan mayo or hummus for the sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 cup black beans, cooked
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 mango, chopped (optional)
- Tortillas
- Sour cream or mayo (optional)
- Cilantro, chopped
Cooking Instructions
- Sauté onions and bell peppers until they’re soft.
- Add black beans and cook for about 3 minutes.
- Spread the bean mixture on two-thirds of your tortilla.
- Top with avocado, spinach, mango, and cilantro.
- Add sour cream or mayo if you want.
- Fold and roll it up. Eat it right away.
4) Red Lentil Tortilla Wrap
Red lentil wraps are a breeze—just lentil flour and water. They’re vegan, gluten-free, and grain-free, so they work for just about anyone.
Fill them with veggies, hummus, or even grilled chicken. The lentils add a boost of protein and fiber, and you can whip these up pretty fast.
They come out soft and flexible, ready for whatever you want to roll up inside.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup red lentil flour
- 1 cup water
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Cooking Instructions:
- Mix lentil flour, water, and salt until smooth.
- Let the batter sit for 10 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium (about 350°F / 175°C).
- Pour in a little batter and spread it thin.
- Cook for 2 minutes until the edges lift, then flip and cook 1 more minute.
- Remove and repeat.
- Fill with whatever you like and eat while warm.
5) Tofu and Spinach Wrap
Tofu and spinach wraps are light but filling. Bake tofu with spices or sauce for flavor. Fresh spinach adds crunch and color.
Tomato, cheese, or hummus makes it even better. You can use baked tofu for crispiness, or keep it soft if that’s your thing.
Wraps make it easy to eat on the go. Great for lunch or a quick dinner.
Ingredients:
- 8 oz firm tofu
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 2 whole wheat tortilla wraps
- 2 tbsp hummus or sauce of choice
- Salt and pepper
Cooking Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice tofu into strips, season, and bake for 20 minutes until a bit crispy.
- Warm tortillas in a pan or microwave.
- Spread hummus on each wrap.
- Add tofu, spinach, and tomato.
- Roll them up tight and dig in.
6) Ground Beef and Cheese Wrap
Ground beef and cheese wraps are just classic comfort food. Cook ground beef with onion and spices—think chili powder and cumin.
Spoon the beef onto a tortilla, then sprinkle cheese over the top so it melts. Add tomatoes or lettuce if you like some freshness.
Fold the tortilla sides in and then roll it up. Heat the wrap in a pan or oven until the cheese gets melty and the wrap turns a little crispy.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 4 large tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Optional: diced tomatoes, lettuce
Cooking Instructions
- Cook onion in a pan over medium until soft.
- Add ground beef, salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Brown the beef.
- Spoon beef onto tortillas.
- Add cheese and any extras.
- Fold in the sides.
- Heat in a pan or oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes until cheese melts.
7) Hummus and Marinated Tofu Wrap
This wrap is quick and satisfying. Start with a tortilla and slather hummus over half.
Add marinated tofu (grilled or baked for extra flavor). Toss in fresh veggies like lettuce, tomato, and red onion for crunch.
Roll it up tight. It’s perfect for lunch or a light dinner, and you can pack it for later.
Ingredients
- Tortilla wraps
- Hummus (2-3 tablespoons per wrap)
- Marinated tofu, sliced (4-5 ounces)
- Lettuce
- Tomato slices
- Red onion
- Optional: grilled zucchini or other veggies
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake marinated tofu for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Spread hummus on half of your tortilla.
- Layer tofu, lettuce, tomato, onion, and extras.
- Roll it up and slice if you want.
8) 7 Minute Roast Beef Wrap
This roast beef wrap is for when you just don’t have time. Mix up some softened cream cheese with horseradish and Dijon mustard.
Spread that on a big flour tortilla. Pile on spinach and thin roast beef slices. Roll it up tightly and you’re done.
You can make these ahead for lunch or a quick dinner. They hold up well in the fridge for a day.
Ingredients
- 8 oz reduced fat cream cheese, softened
- 1.5 Tbsp horseradish
- 1.5 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups spinach leaves
- 12 oz thinly sliced roast beef
Cooking Instructions
- Mix cream cheese, horseradish, and Dijon until smooth.
- Spread 2-3 tbsp of the mixture on a tortilla.
- Add spinach and 2 oz roast beef.
- Roll it up tight.
- Slice if you want.
- Serve right away or chill for up to 24 hours.
More details here: 7 Minute Roast Beef Tortilla Wraps.
9) Breakfast Egg and Veggie Wrap
Kick off your morning with a warm egg and veggie wrap. It’s simple, filling, and honestly, who doesn’t love a savory breakfast that comes together fast?
Grab some fresh spinach, bell peppers, or whatever veggies you’ve got lying around. Chop them up and toss them in with your eggs.
Cook the eggs and veggies together in a pan. Wrap the mixture in a soft tortilla—add a bit of cheese if you’re feeling it.
These wraps work great for meal prep. You can even freeze a few for those mornings when you’re running late.
I like to use a little olive oil in the pan to keep things from sticking. Cooking everything gently keeps the veggies crisp and the eggs soft, which is kind of perfect.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup chopped spinach
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 large tortilla
- Optional: shredded cheese
Cooking Instructions
- Whisk eggs with spinach, bell peppers, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Pour egg mixture into the pan and cook gently until set.
- Warm the tortilla in another pan or microwave.
- Place the cooked egg and veggie mix on the tortilla.
- Add cheese if you like, then fold the wrap.
- Serve warm or wrap in foil for later.
10) Sweet Dessert Tortilla Wrap
Craving something sweet but don’t want to fuss? Try making a dessert tortilla wrap with just a few things from your kitchen.
Start with a soft tortilla. Spread some cream cheese or your favorite nut butter on top.
Sprinkle on cinnamon sugar or drizzle honey for that extra kick of sweetness. Sliced bananas, strawberries, or even a few chocolate pieces work really well here.
Roll it up tight. That’s it—dessert in minutes, and honestly, it’s kind of addictive.
If you want to get fancy, bake your wrap at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes. The fillings melt a bit, and the outside gets crisp, which is just dreamy.
Ingredients
- 1 large tortilla
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese or nut butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar or honey
- Optional: sliced fruit or chocolate pieces
Cooking Instructions
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Grab your tortilla and spread cream cheese or nut butter all over it.
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Sprinkle on some cinnamon sugar or just drizzle a bit of honey—whichever you’re in the mood for.
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Toss on any fruit or chocolate you’re craving.
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Roll that tortilla up tight, like you mean it.
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If you want it crispy, toss it in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes.