Can you freeze wraps? You bet!! These make ahead freezer-friendly lunch wraps are nutritious, hearty, and completely adaptable to whatever your family might like in them! They even made our top list of vegetarian meals for kids , because all ages like these!
Why Freeze Lunch Wraps?
Yes, this question deserves an entire section ,because you NEED to know how serious I am about you trying this recipe. It might just save your sanity this week.
They’re cheap. Each one comes to about $1!
Uses up leftover rice and beans of any kind.
Fast to prepare. Easy to grab and go.
Healthy and will keep you satiated. Just because they lack meat doesn’t mean they won’t fill you up!
Freezable! (Our favorite way to save time!)
These Lunch Wraps were a staple in my Freezer Club many years ago and make for a healthy and quick lunch or dinner when you’re hanging by a thread. They are also a great Packed Lunch Idea for Kids !
Ingredients
All you need are 6 simple ingredients…
Whole wheat tortillas – I really love the brand called Stacy’s Organic Whole Wheat Tortillas , if you can find them. They have all whole food ingredients. Flour tortillas are preferred because they hold up best. Note: Corn tortillas will not work well for freezing.
Brown rice – Try our Instant Pot Brown Rice recipe . Substitute ideas: white rice or quinoa. For a twist, use our Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice !
Black beans – Kidney or pinto beans work well, too.
Shredded cheddar cheese – Or substitute your preferred shredded cheese. Here’s how to shred your own cheese .
Salsa – Use your favorite brand and preferred heat level. I love Mateo’s Medium Salsa !
Corn – Canned, frozen, or fresh will work.
Feel free to toss in anything else that floats your boat: baby spinach, sautéed bell peppers and onions, canned green chilis, taco meat , grilled chicken, etc.
How to Amp Up the Flavor
These freezable wraps are so versatile! Try these ideas to enhance the flavor and/or change up the ingredients.
Saute the corn in a dry pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes until it starts to get toasted.
To the brown rice, add a squeeze of lime, some fresh minced cilantro, and a pinch of salt. Or make our Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice instead.
Add sautéed bell peppers, onions, and garlic.
Add chopped Southwest Chicken , Cilantro Lime Chicken , or leftover Slow Cooker Carnitas or Taco Meat .
Serve with a sauce or condiment like our Southwest Ranch Sauce or Homemade Guacamole .
Can You Freeze Wraps?
Absolutely! Just follow our simple freezer meal instructions…
To Freeze Wraps for Later:
Assemble lunch wraps as recipe states. After tortillas are wrapped in foil and before baking (Step #2), place in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
To Prepare Wraps From Frozen:
To heat from frozen, add about 10-15 minutes on to baking time (so total baking time is about 25-35 minutes). Or remove foil, wrap in a moist paper towel, and microwave in 30-60 second increments until heated through.
What to Serve With Lunch Wraps
Looking for a side to compliment these wraps? Try one of these favorites…
Chips and Guacamole
Mexican Chopped Salad
Layered Taco Dip
Avocado Salsa
Recipe FAQs
What else can I do to enhance the flavor of these wraps? – Saute the corn in a dry pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes until it starts to get toasted. – To the brown rice, add a squeeze of lime, some fresh mince cilantro, and a pinch of salt. Or make our Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice instead. – Add sautéed bell peppers, onions, and garlic. -0 Add chopped Southwest Chicken , Cilantro Lime Chicken , or leftover Slow Cooker Carnitas meat. – Serve with a sauce or condiment like our Southwest Ranch Sauce or Homemade Guacamole . Do these wraps need to be warmed up? I personally think they are much better warmed up in the microwave, air fryer, or oven, so that the cheese gets melty and the tortillas are soft. What can I do with leftover tortillas? If you have leftover tortillas, did you know you can freeze them? Here is the best way to freeze tortillas for later. How do you pack these in a lunch box? I heat them in the oven in their foil wrapping until very hot. Then, wrap with an additional layer of foil and a kitchen towel and pack in a insulated lunch box. They will stay warm for a few hours.
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Make Ahead Lunch Wraps
These 6-ingredient Lunch Wraps are nutritious, filling, and completely adaptable to whatever your family might like in them. Make a batch and freeze them for a delicious meal.
Yield: 6 lunch wraps
Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 20 minutes Total: 25 minutes
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6 (8-inch) whole wheat or multigrain tortillas (corn tortillas are not recommended)
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup black or kidney beans, cooked or canned (drained and rinsed)
1 cup corn, frozen or canned (drained)
1/2 cup salsa (your favorite kind)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese ( how to shred your own cheese )
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
Lay out the tortillas on a cutting board or clean surface. Evenly distribute the rice, beans, corn, salsa, and cheese among each one. Roll up like a burrito, tucking in the bottom and top and rolling tightly. Wrap each burrito in foil. (Freezing instructions begin here.)
Bake directly on an oven rack for about 15-20 minutes, until hot all the way through.
Freeze For Later: Follow Steps 1 and 2. Then, place the uncooked wraps in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
Prepare From Frozen: To heat from frozen, you have two options:
Option 1 (Oven): Cook according to Step 3, adding about 10-15 minutes on to baking time. So, the total baking time will be about 25-35 minutes.
Option 2 (Microwave): Remove the foil, wrap in a moist paper towel, and microwave in 30-60 second increments until heated through.
Notes/Tips
My favorite clean-ingredient tortillas are Stacy’s Organic Whole Wheat Tortillas. I find them at health food stores.
Ways to Amp Up the Flavor:
Saute the corn in a dry pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes until it starts to get toasted.
To the brown rice, add a squeeze of lime, some fresh mince cilantro, and a pinch of salt. Or make our Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice instead.
Add sautéed bell peppers, onions, and garlic.
Add chopped Southwest Chicken , Cilantro Lime Chicken , or leftover Slow Cooker Carnitas meat.
Serve with a sauce or condiment like our Southwest Ranch Sauce or Homemade Guacamole .
If you have leftover tortillas, did you know you can freeze them? Here is the best way to freeze tortillas for later.
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