Make-Ahead Lunch Wraps Recipe

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Make-ahead lunch wraps provide delicious options you can freeze as handy lunches to take to work – just make, freeze, and grab when needed for ultimate convenience. This meal prep approach eliminates daily lunch preparation while ensuring nutritious, satisfying meals are always available. The freeze-friendly nature makes these perfect for batch preparation while the grab-and-go convenience solves busy morning lunch-packing challenges.

Two halves of a burritostyle wrap filled with beans rice corn and other ingredients placed on a white plate

These are delicious make-ahead lunch wraps you can freeze as a handy lunch to take to work! Just make, freeze, and heat in the microwave for a very balanced meal.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 wraps
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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups uncooked brown rice

  • 4 cups water

  • 4 (15 ounce) cans black beans

  • 2 (15.5 ounce) cans pinto beans

  • 1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained

  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles

  • 16 (10 inch) flour tortillas

  • 1 pound shredded pepper Jack cheese

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Bowls of shredded cheese black beans pinto beans corn kernels diced tomatoes quinoa and tortillas laid out

    Photographer: Jacob Fox / Food Styling: Shannon Goforth / Prop Styling: Gabriel Greco

  2. Combine rice and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes, or until tender. Remove from the heat and let and cool.

    Cooked rice in a saucepan with a handle

    Photographer: Jacob Fox / Food Styling: Shannon Goforth / Prop Styling: Gabriel Greco

  3. Meanwhile, rinse black beans and pinto beans in a colander or strainer. Transfer beans to a large bowl. Mix in corn and diced tomatoes with green chiles, then mix in cooled rice and pepper Jack cheese.

    A bowl of rice mixed with beans corn and diced vegetables with a wooden spoon

    Photographer: Jacob Fox / Food Styling: Shannon Goforth / Prop Styling: Gabriel Greco

  4. Divide mixture evenly among tortillas and roll up.

    Hands rolling a tortilla with a filling of beans rice and vegetables with two other tortillas prepared on a white background

    Photographer: Jacob Fox / Food Styling: Shannon Goforth / Prop Styling: Gabriel Greco

  5. Wrap individually in plastic wrap, place into a large freezer bag, and freeze. Reheat as needed in the microwave for lunch or snacks.

    Hands wrapping a lunch wrap with plastic bags containing wraps visible on the side

    Photographer: Jacob Fox / Food Styling: Shannon Goforth / Prop Styling: Gabriel Greco

  6. Enjoy.

    Two halves of a burritostyle wrap filled with beans rice corn and other ingredients placed on a white plate

    Photographer: Jacob Fox / Food Styling: Shannon Goforth / Prop Styling: Gabriel Greco

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

557 Calories
16g Fat
81g Carbs
23g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 557
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g21%
Saturated Fat 7g34%
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 1312mg57%
Total Carbohydrate 81g29%
Dietary Fiber 14g49%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 23g46%
Vitamin C 5mg5%
Calcium 315mg24%
Iron 6mg31%
Potassium 659mg14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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John Davis
John Davis

Hi, I’m John Davis!
Food has always been my favorite way to connect with people, and that’s why I started blogging about it. I love sharing quick, creative recipes that prove cooking at home can be just as exciting as eating out. Whether it’s a speedy weeknight dinner or a fun snack, I enjoy keeping things simple, flavorful, and approachable for everyone. When I’m not experimenting in the kitchen, I’m usually exploring new cuisines or hunting for fresh inspiration at local markets.

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