Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Wraps
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
49537 kcal
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Course
Lunch
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Cuisine
International, Vegetarian
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Wraps
Description
The hummus is prepared by blending chickpeas with lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, cumin, garlic powder, and salt, then smoothing the texture by slowly adding water. The roasted red peppers are thinly sliced to add sweetness and color. Fresh cucumber slices and crumbled feta cheese contribute crunch and saltiness, while baby spinach offers freshness and mild bitterness. All ingredients are layered inside pita pockets, which are folded to encase the filling. This simple assembly yields a wrap with creamy, tangy, and crisp elements combined.
This wrap makes a convenient lunch or light dinner option providing protein, fiber, and fresh vegetables. It can be served immediately or wrapped for on-the-go meals. Using jarred roasted peppers shortens preparation time without compromising flavor.
Ingredients
HUMMUS
- 1 oz. can chickpeas $1.59
- 1/4 cup lemon juice $0.18
- 1/4 cup tahini $0.81
- 2 Tbsp olive oil $0.32
- 1/4 tsp cumin $0.03, ground
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder $0.03
- 1/2 tsp salt $0.02
- 1/4 cup water $0.00
WRAP
- 1/2 oz. jar red bell pepper $1.25, roasted
- 1 cucumber $0.79
- 3 oz. feta cheese $1.68
- 6 pita bread $2.49
- 6 cups baby spinach $2.50, or baby greens
Instructions
- To make the hummus, drain the chickpeas and add them to a food processor along with the lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Pulse until the mixture is crumbly, then slowly add up to 1/4 cup water until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- Remove the red peppers from the jar and slice them thinly. Cut the feta into 1/2 oz. cubes. Thinly slice the cucumbers.
- Spread about 1/4 cup hummus inside or over the surface of a pita. Add a few roasted red pepper strips, one of the feta cubes (crumbled), some sliced cucumber, and a cup or so of baby spinach. Fold up the sides of the pita and eat!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 49537 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 495.37kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 70.27g | 23% |
| Protein | 17.5g | 35% |
| Fat | 16.32g | 25% |
| Sodium | 1114.87mg | 46% |
| Fiber | 8.25g | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.