Vegetarian and Vegan Wraps – Easy Meals in Spain

If you’re visiting Spain and staying in self-catering accommodation, shop-bought wraps can be a great standby for quick and easy meals. They require no special equipment, are widely available in supermarkets, and can be filled with a variety of tasty vegetarian and vegan ingredients. You can use wraps to create great meals in even the smallest of Airbnb kitchens – plus they are wonderful for picnics!

Wraps are extremely versatile, just load on a selection of your favourite toppings then fold!

Here are some meal ideas, shopping tips, and Spanish vocabulary to help you navigate the shops with ease.

Where to Buy Wraps and Fillings in Spain

Wraps (tortillas de trigo or tortillas de maíz) are commonly found in most supermarkets, usually in the bread section (panadería) or with international foods. Larger supermarkets like Mercadona, Carrefour, and Alcampo often stock whole wheat (integrales) and corn (maíz) varieties.

You will find packets typically containing 6 or 8 wraps and they are a long life product meaning they can be stored at an ambient temperature until opened.

You may find wraps called tortillas or wraps, depending on the brand or supermarket.

For fillings, look in these sections:

Fresh vegetables (verduras frescas) – found in the produce section (frutería)
Salad – bags of prepared salads will be in the refrigerated section
Hummus and spreads – refrigerated section, often near pre-made salads
Cheese (queso) and plant-based cheese (queso vegano) – dairy section or specialty vegan section
Tinned beans (legumbres enlatadas) – canned goods aisle
Pre-cooked lentils (lentejas cocidas) and chickpeas (garbanzos cocidos) – near the tinned beans
Avocados (aguacates) – produce section, often near tomatoes
Meat alternatives and tofu – refrigerated vegan section (sección vegana) or specialist diet/healthfood section

No-Cook / Picnic Wrap Meal Ideas

If you’re heading out for the day, wraps make a perfect portable lunch. Here are some easy, no-cook filling ideas:

Mediterranean Hummus Wrap

Hummus (hummus)
Cherry tomatoes (tomates cherry), halved
Cucumber (pepino), sliced
Olives (aceitunas), sliced
Spinach (espinacas) or lettuce (lechuga)

Get a tub of hummus and add some fresh ingredients like cherry tomatoes and cucumber to create a tasty Mediterranean themed wrap. You will find all the ingredients readily available in most supermarkets. If you want to add more to this, why not try a cube or two of feta cheese (or vegan equivalent)

Tip: watch out for olives which are flavoured with anchovy – anchoa.

Spanish Bean Salad Wrap

Pre-cooked chickpeas (garbanzos cocidos)
Roasted red peppers (pimientos asados), sliced (found in jars)
Sweetcorn (found in cans in the tinned vegetable aisle)
Fresh parsley (perejil)
Lemon juice (zumo de limón)
Olive oil (aceite de oliva)

Mix up the bean salad before you leave for a picnic to let the flavours develop. Alternatively, if you have a bowl or container with you large enough, you can mix this up ‘al fresco’. Substitute the chickpeas for other beans if you prefer.

Avocado and Tomato Wrap

Avocado (aguacate), mashed
Tomatoes (tomates), sliced
Red onion (cebolla roja), thinly sliced
Lemon juice (zumo de limón)
Salt (sal) and pepper (pimienta)

You will find avocados widely available. You will find them either in packages or for you to buy loose by the kilo. If you are buying avocados to eat immediately, make sure they are ripe.

Roast Vegetable Wrap

Grilled vegetables (verduras a la plancha) – often found pre-cooked in supermarket fridges
Alioli (a garlic mayonaise) or hummus
Lettuce (lechuga)
Sun-dried tomatoes (tomates secos), chopped (look in the dried fruit section, with fresh produce or even along side spices – jars of sun dried tomatoes in oil will likely be with the tinned tomato section)

If you can’t find pre-cooked grilled vegetables, try a tin of pisto. This a rich dish made of tomato, peppers and aubergine and is ready to eat hot or cold.

Dinner Wrap Ideas

For a quick and satisfying dinner, here are some simple ideas:

5.Warm Falafel Wrap

Store-bought falafel (falafel, often in the refrigerated vegan section)
Hummus (hummus)
Grated carrot (zanahoria rallada) – you will find jars of grated carrot if you don’t want to grate your own or if you don’t have the necessary equipment
Cucumber (pepino), sliced
Greek or vegan yogurt (yogur vegano)

Spanish-Inspired Tortilla Wrap

Pre-made Spanish omelette (tortilla de patatas) – found in the refrigerated section, read more about how to use tortilla de patata HERE
Tomato slices (tomate)
Vegan mayo (mayonesa vegana) or alioli
Rocket (rúcula) or lettuce (lechuga)

Spicy Bean and Avocado Wrap

Tinned beans (alubias rojas), drained
Chopped fresh tomato (tomate fresco), tomate frito or a jar of tomate triturado
Avocado (aguacate), mashed
Chilli flakes (copos de guindilla) or try a sprinkle of Pimenton de Vera
Lemon juice (zumo de lemon)

Quick BBQ Wrap

Store-bought meat alternative or mushrooms (champiñones)
BBQ sauce (salsa barbacoa) which you will find near the ketchup and mayonnaise section. Vegans should check the label for honey (miel)
Sliced red onion (cebolla roja)
Grilled peppers (pimientos asados) – you will find tins and jars of these near the tinned tomato section

Shopping Tips for Finding Vegan and Vegetarian Wrap Fillings

Vegan options: Look for a dedicated vegan section (sección vegana) in large supermarkets like Carrefour and Alcampo. Mercadona also has a growing range of plant-based products.
Check labels: Many pre-made items (like hummus, tortillas, and sauces) are naturally vegan, but always check the ingredient list for milk (leche) or egg (huevo) products.
Markets and greengrocers (fruterías): These often have fresher and cheaper vegetables than supermarkets.
Dried and canned legumes: If you don’t have cooking facilities, pre-cooked lentils, beans, and chickpeas are convenient and nutritious options.

Wraps are a fantastic, versatile meal solution when traveling in Spain. With just a few ingredients, you can create delicious, satisfying meals without any fuss. ¡Buen provecho!