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10 Easy Wrap Recipes to Roll Up on Busy Weekdays

They’re quick, customizable, and packed with delicious fillings.

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C.W. Newell

If your afternoon schedule is packed with errands, cleaning, school pickups, or answering emails, lunch can quickly become an afterthought. And while you could throw together a simple sandwich to tide you over, these easy wrap recipes are just as convenient—and a fun way to switch up your usual routine.

From classic tortilla roll-ups to crunchy lettuce cups, wraps are quick, portable, and easy to customize. Many can be assembled in just a few minutes, packed ahead, or grabbed on your way out the door.

Ahead, you’ll find hearty wraps tucked into soft tortillas, along with crisp lettuce wraps for a lighter healthy lunch option. There are easy chicken wraps, plus versions filled with juicy steak, tender pork, or ground turkey. And if you’re looking for something meat-free, there’s a vegetarian wrap that Ree Drummond promises will “rock your world”—even if you’re a devoted meat eater. Whatever you choose, these wrap recipes make lunchtime a whole lot easier!

1

Buffalo Chicken Wraps

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Ralph Smith

Spicy Buffalo chicken, cool ranch, and plenty of crunchy veggies make these wraps anything but boring. Better yet, rotisserie chicken does most of the work, so lunch can be ready in just 25 minutes!

Get Ree’s Buffalo Chicken Wraps recipe.

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Instant Pot Sticky Pork Lettuce Wraps

instant pot sticky pork lettuce wraps
Danielle Daly

Sweet-and-spicy shredded pork gets tucked into crisp lettuce cups with tangy pickled onions for a lunch that hits all the right notes. Make the Instant Pot pork ahead of time, then reheat it whenever hunger strikes.

Get Ree’s Instant Pot Sticky Pork Lettuce Wraps recipe.

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Grilled Steak Wraps with Peanut Sauce

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Ralph Smith

The next time you fire up the grill, throw on a couple skirt steaks, so you can make this Asian-inspired wrap recipe for lunch over the next few days. A dreamy peanut sauce and a handful of thinly sliced veggies finish it off beautifully.

Get Ree’s Grilled Steak Wraps with Peanut Sauce recipe.

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Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps

chicken caesar salad wraps
C.W. Newell

You really can’t go wrong with chicken Caesar—especially when you can roll the whole thing up and take it with you. Crisp lettuce, juicy chicken, salty cheese, and creamy dressing all get tucked into a whole-wheat wrap.

Get Ree’s Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps recipe.

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Steak Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce

steak lettuce wraps with peanut sauce
Ryan Liebe

These lettuce wraps may be packed with veggies, but there’s nothing skimpy about them. Marinated steak, chewy rice noodles, and a sweet-and-spicy peanut sauce make them hearty enough for lunch or dinner.

Get Ree’s Steak Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce recipe.

6

Heavenly Hummus Wrap

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The Pioneer Woman

Ree promises this vegetarian wrap will “rock your world,” and with hummus, greens, peppers, artichokes, and feta involved, we understand why. It also comes together in just 11 minutes. Lunch crisis averted!

Get Ree’s Heavenly Hummus Wrap recipe.

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7

Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps

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RYAN DAUSCH

Taco fillings, meet lettuce cups! Smoky ground turkey and plenty of fresh toppings keep things flavorful, and you can prep the components ahead or make the whole meal in about 30 minutes.

Get Ree’s Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps recipe.

8

Pork Banh Mi Lettuce Wraps

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GHAZALLE BADIOZAMANI

This twist on banh mi swaps the usual bread for crisp lettuce cups, but it certainly doesn’t skimp on flavor. Pork chops, rice noodles, fresh veggies, and spicy mayo make sure of that.

Get Ree’s Pork Banh Mi Lettuce Wraps recipe.

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9

Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Salad Wrap

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Ree Drummond

Strawberries in a lunch wrap? Absolutely! Their sweetness pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, creamy goat cheese, mixed greens, and a tangy balsamic dressing.

Get Ree’s Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Salad Wrap recipe.

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Thai Chicken Wraps

thai chicken wraps
Ree Drummond

Stir-fried chicken is the star here, but the crunchy veggies and creamy peanut sauce deserve plenty of attention, too. Wrap everything up in a tortilla for a lunch that tastes a whole lot more exciting than plain ol’ leftovers.

Get Ree’s Thai Chicken Wraps recipe.

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