- Why does the tortilla tear when rolling?
- Because it is cold and stiff. Warm it slightly in a pan or microwave before rolling so fats inside soften.
Cucumber & hummus wrap
The perfect 'grab-and-go' lunch where the creaminess of Middle Eastern hummus meets the crunch of fresh vegetables. The secret lies in the layering: hummus not only flavours but acts as 'insulation' protecting the dough from the moisture of the vegetables.
Ingredients
4
Tortilla wraps
200
g
Hummus
1
Cucumber (sliced thinly lengthways)
1
Carrot (julienned)
1
Bell pepper (sliced)
1
tbsp
Lemon juice and Olive oil
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Equipment Needed
- Chopping board
- Knife
Allergen Information
Gluten
Sesame (hummus)
Instructions
1
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Warm the tortilla wraps for a few seconds.
Tip: Heat makes starch and fat in the dough pliable.
2
✓
Spread wraps thickly with hummus, but leave 2 cm free at edges.
Tip: Oily hummus forms a hydrophobic (water-repellent) barrier, so vegetable juice doesn't immediately soak the dough.
3
✓
Pile on vegetables, drizzle with little lemon oil, then roll up tightly. Cut in half diagonally.
Tip: Tight rolling compresses ingredients, so it doesn't fall apart while eating.
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Ingredients
- 4 Tortilla wraps
- 200 g Hummus
- 1 Cucumber (sliced thinly lengthways)
- 1 Carrot (julienned)
- 1 Bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice and Olive oil