Struggling to decide what to pack for your child’s lunch today? Try these nutrient-packed veggie wrap recipes. Wraps are delightful and offer endless filling options, making them an ideal lunch choice. They are easy to handle, making them perfect for kids’ lunchboxes.
It can be challenging to consistently come up with lunch ideas that are both healthy and appealing to kids. Picky eaters need a bit of surprise to enjoy their meals, and wraps can be the perfect solution. They are versatile, allowing a variety of fillings to keep lunch interesting. Wraps are convenient, mess-free, and easy to prepare in the mornings, helping reduce the morning rush for parents. Below are some delicious veggie wrap recipes that are great for lunch.
Potato and Chickpea Wrap
(Recipe by Richa)
Ingredients:
- Potatoes
- Olive oil
- Onion
- Cumin seeds
- Turmeric
- Garam masala
- Chickpeas
- Honey
- Peas
- Coriander leaves
- Tortillas
- Oil spray
- Black sesame seeds
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Boil and mash the potatoes, then set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and cook until soft. Add cumin seeds, turmeric powder, and garam masala, and sauté for a minute.
- Mix the mashed potatoes with the onion mixture. Add water, chickpeas, honey, peas, and chopped coriander. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Divide the mixture among the tortillas, place them on the baking tray, spray with oil, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake for 10 minutes and garnish with coriander.
Veggie Wrap
(Recipe by Aarthi)
Ingredients:
- Roti
- Oil
- Cumin seeds
- Spring onion
- Ginger garlic paste
- Mixed veggies
- Chilli powder
- Turmeric powder
- Garam masala powder
- Tomato ketchup
- Salt
Instructions:
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add cumin seeds until they sputter.
- Add finely chopped spring onion and sauté for a minute. Add ginger garlic paste and cook for another minute.
- Add chopped mixed veggies and cook for 5-6 minutes. Add garam masala, turmeric powder, chilli powder, and ketchup. Mix and cook for 2-3 more minutes.
- Spread the filling evenly on a roti.
Cheesy Tortilla Wrap
Ingredients:
- Mozzarella cheese
- Oil
- Cumin seeds
- Ginger
- Garlic
- Green chilli
- Coriander powder
- Red chilli powder
- Turmeric powder
- Salt
- Dried mango powder (amchur)
- Garam masala powder
- Coriander leaves
- Potatoes
- Flour tortillas/flour rotis (maida)
- Green chutney
- Nylon sev
- Onions
Instructions:
- Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Once they pop, add finely chopped ginger, garlic, and green chilli. Stir for a minute.
- Add coriander powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt, amchur, garam masala, and chopped coriander leaves. Mix in the mashed potatoes and cook until well combined.
- Lay a tortilla on a flat surface and cut from the center to the edge to create two sections. Spread green chutney on one section, potato mixture on another, nylon sev on another, and mozzarella cheese on the last section.
- Fold the tortilla into a wrap and cook in a pan with oil until golden and the cheese melts.
