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Fiesta Veggie Wrap

This vibrant fiesta vegetable wrap is a bright and nourishing option for a quick midweek lunch or a healthy picnic spread. Combining the creamy richness of goat cheese or cream cheese with a punchy basil pesto, it provides a savoury base for crisp English cucumbers and sweet shredded carrots. The addition of ripe avocado offers a buttery texture that makes this vegetarian dish feel indulgent while remaining light and fresh.

Designed for those who need a portable, mess-free meal, this versatile wrap is excellent for office lunchboxes or school bags. Using a spinach or beetroot tortilla adds an extra splash of colour, making the dish as visually appealing as it is delicious. For the best results, assemble the wrap and chill it for half an hour, allowing the tortilla to soften slightly and the flavours to develop before serving.

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Ingredients for Fiesta Veggie Wrap

  • Cream cheese or goat cheese 2 tablespoons , softened

  • Pesto, homemade or purchased 2 teaspoons

  • Flour tortilla 1, preferably green or red

  • Ripe avocado 1/2, sliced

  • Carrot 40g (30g /30 g) shredded

  • English cucumber 4 slices, cut on the diagonal

  • Salt and ground pepper

In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese and pesto. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the tortilla. Top with the avocado slices, arranging them in a horizontal line across the centre or mashing them onto the surface. Arrange the carrot and cucumber on top of the avocado. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Press down gently.

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.

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.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

Article history

The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.

  • 28 Jan 2026 | Originally published

    Authored by:

    UK recipe editors

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    UK recipe editors
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