Creamy Hummus & Roasted Red Pepper Wrap
A quick, satisfying vegetarian wrap pairing probiotic-rich cottage cheese with savory hummus. Packed with roasted red peppers and fresh spinach for a gentle, gut-soothing lunch.
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Before you start
Your 7-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Make it ahead: You can mix the cottage cheese and hummus spread up to 3 days in advance and store it in an airtight container in the fridge.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep cup jarred roasted red peppers (drained)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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Next: In a small bowl
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In a small bowl
In a small bowl, mash the cottage cheese and hummus together until mostly smooth. Stir in a pinch of black pepper and a sprinkle of dried oregano if using.
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Lay the tortilla flat on a clean…
Lay the tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread the cottage cheese and hummus mixture evenly over the center, leaving a small border around the edges.
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Layer the fresh spinach
Layer the fresh spinach, sliced roasted red peppers, and crumbled feta over the spread.
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Fold the left and right sides of…
Fold the left and right sides of the tortilla inward over the filling, then roll up tightly from the bottom.
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Place a dry skillet over medium heat
Place a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast the wrap seam-side down for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown, then flip and toast the other side. This gently warms the filling and seals the wrap.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Make it ahead
Make it ahead: You can mix the cottage cheese and hummus spread up to 3 days in advance and store it in an airtight container in the fridge.
Drain the peppers
Drain the peppers: Pat the jarred red peppers completely dry with a paper towel before adding them to prevent your wrap from getting soggy.
Wrap alternative
Wrap alternative: If you prefer a lower-carb option, this filling works perfectly scooped up with cucumber slices and sturdy bell pepper boats.
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