Swiss Chard Wraps with Tahini Lemon Sauce
These vibrant Swiss Chard Wraps with Tahini Lemon Sauce trade tortillas for tender Swiss chard leaves, creating a fresh, gluten-free option packed with flavor and texture. Inside, you’ll find layers of creamy hummus, crisp vegetables, ripe avocado, and a bright lemon-tahini drizzle—all wrapped in chard’s naturally bold, leafy green goodness.
Blanching the leaves softens them just enough for rolling while preserving their rich color and mild bitterness. It’s a perfect match for the richness of hummus and the clean crunch of raw veggies. A sprinkle of fresh marjoram adds a final pop of flavor.
Swiss chard is as nourishing as it is beautiful. It’s rich in fiber, magnesium, and vitamin K, making these wraps as healthy as they are delicious. Ideal for quick lunches, light dinners, or portable meals on the go, they come together fast and offer a feel-good balance of taste and health.
💡 Make-ahead friendly: Prep the leaves, tahini sauce, and fillings in advance, then wrap and roll when ready to eat.
Swiss Chard Wraps with Tahini Lemon Sauce
Ingredients
- For the Wraps:
- 4 large Swiss chard leaves (choose the biggest, unblemished ones)
- ½ cup hummus (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ avocado, sliced
- 1 small carrot, julienned or shredded
- ½ cucumber, julienned or sliced into thin sticks
- ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- Fresh marjoram (or mint, parsley, or cilantro)
- ¼ cup cooked quinoa, lentils, or chickpeas (optional)
- 4 oz. cooked protein (grilled chicken, tofu, smoked salmon, optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp pure maple syrup or raw honey (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp water (to thin)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and fill a large bowl with ice water.
- Trim the thickest part of the chard stems (you can save them for stir-fries or pickling).
- Blanch the leaves for 10–15 seconds—just until they turn bright green and flexible. (No need to blanch if your leaves are tender and flexible enough raw.)
- Transfer to ice water to stop the cooking. Pat dry gently with a clean towel.
- Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, sweetener (if using), salt, and just enough water to make a smooth, pourable sauce.
- Lay a chard leaf flat, rib side down.
- Spread a generous spoonful of hummus down the center.
- Layer on your veggies: carrot, cucumber, bell pepper, avocado, and optional meat, grains, or beans.
- Add a sprinkle of salt and pepper and a few fresh herb leaves.
- Drizzle with the tahini-lemon sauce.
- Roll up each wrap: fold in the sides of the chard leaf, then roll from the bottom up like a burrito. If the leaves are narrow, don't worry about folding in the sides, just make a tube shape.
- Serve cold or at room temperature with extra sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Swap hummus for mashed white beans, guacamole, or cream cheese.
- Use rainbow chard for a pop of color and added wow factor.
- Use any fresh vegetables you have in the fridge.