Description
These fresh and flavorful Cucumber Cottage Cheese Wraps are the perfect light lunch or snack. Creamy cottage cheese gets a zesty upgrade with lemon and herbs, while crunchy cucumbers and optional veggies add texture and color. Wrapped in a soft tortilla, they’re easy to make, easy to love, and perfect for on-the-go eating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas or spinach wraps
- 1 cup cottage cheese (small curd preferred)
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced or julienned
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper (optional, for crunch)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill or parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
- Optional add-ins: baby spinach, shredded carrots, sliced avocado
Instructions
- Prepare the filling:
In a medium bowl, stir together cottage cheese, lemon juice, garlic (if using), chopped herbs, salt, and pepper until well combined. - Assemble the wraps:
Lay each tortilla flat. Spread 1/4 of the cottage cheese mixture in the center. - Add vegetables:
Layer on cucumber, red bell pepper, and any other veggies you like. - Wrap it up:
Fold in the sides and roll up tightly, burrito-style. - Serve:
Slice in half if desired. Serve right away or wrap tightly for later.
Notes
- For added crunch, sprinkle sunflower seeds or sliced almonds inside before rolling.
- Great for lunchboxes, quick dinners, or post-workout bites.
- To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free tortillas.
- Keeps well in the fridge for up to 24 hours when wrapped tightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snack
- Method: No-cook, Assembly
- Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: healthy wraps, cottage cheese recipes, cucumber wrap, vegetarian lunch