
Make-Ahead Lunch Wraps Recipe
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.

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.
Ingredients
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
Gather the ingredients.
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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.
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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.
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Divide mixture evenly among tortillas and roll up.
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Wrap individually in plastic wrap, place into a large freezer bag, and freeze. Reheat as needed in the microwave for lunch or snacks.
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Enjoy.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
557 | Calories |
16g | Fat |
81g | Carbs |
23g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 16 | |
Calories 557 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 16g | 21% |
Saturated Fat 7g | 34% |
Cholesterol 30mg | 10% |
Sodium 1312mg | 57% |
Total Carbohydrate 81g | 29% |
Dietary Fiber 14g | 49% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 23g | 46% |
Vitamin C 5mg | 5% |
Calcium 315mg | 24% |
Iron 6mg | 31% |
Potassium 659mg | 14% |
* 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.