Need an easy spinach wrap recipe for lunch? These spinach wrap ideas are quick to make, easy to customize, and filling enough for school, work, or a quick lunch at home.
You'll find turkey, chicken, egg salad, hummus, and sweet wrap combinations below, plus simple tips for rolling them tightly and keeping them fresh.
Spinach Wrap Lunch Ideas
I've packed lunch wraps for my kids for years, especially as their appetites got bigger and a basic sandwich wasn't always enough. Spinach wraps are easy to fill with protein, veggies, leftovers, or whatever we already have in the fridge, so they're one of my favorite ways to make lunch feel different without adding more work.
These are some of the combinations I've packed most often, and farther down I'll show you how to roll them tightly and keep them from getting soggy.
What to Put in a Spinach Wrap
A good wrap needs enough filling to be satisfying without making it impossible to roll. Start with a protein, add a spread or cheese, then finish with a few veggies or something crunchy.
- Protein: turkey, chicken, eggs, tuna, deli meat, beans
- Spreads: hummus, cream cheese, mayo, mustard, pesto, peanut butter
- Cheese: cheddar, Swiss, mozzarella, provolone, feta
- Veggies: lettuce, spinach, tomato, cucumber, shredded carrots, peppers
- Extras: avocado, bacon, apples, pickles, olives
How to Fold a Lunch Wrap Tightly
When making a wrap, layer the fillings through the center of the tortilla without overfilling it. Fold in both sides, bring the bottom edge over the filling, then roll tightly. You can pack it whole or slice it in half once it's tightly rolled.
Laura’s Tips for Packing Spinach Wraps
Use only a small amount of mayonnaise, dressing, or another wet spread inside the wrap. Pack extra dressing or dip separately in a small lidded container.
If the wrap contains perishable ingredients such as chicken, turkey, tuna, egg salad, cheese, or dairy-based spreads, pack it in an insulated lunch bag with a cold pack. See my guide to using ice packs for school lunches.
Place lettuce, cheese, or deli meat against the tortilla first to create a barrier between the wrap and juicy ingredients such as tomatoes or cucumbers. You can also pack wetter ingredients separately and add them at lunchtime.
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Olivia says
My kids love spinach tortillas so I’m always trying to make different wraps for them -I mean, if they enjoy eating spinach, I gotta make the most of it! I already pack a few of these recipes in the lunchobox and they were a hit!
Molly says
Yum! My kiddos love spinach wraps, looking forward to giving these recipes a try!
Venice says
Let me tell you, these spinach wraps were amazing. I love them because of all the extra nutrients, and my kids love that it’s different!
Christine says
My son loves spinach but I was running out of spinach recipe ideas. These wraps look great, can’t wait to make them for my son!