This Viral Potato Wrap Uses No Bread, and It Looks Surprisingly Easy to Make

Looking for a little lunch inspiration? One man’s skillet potato-wrap recipe is going viral. The seven-ingredient meal looks like a fresh, plant-based option for anyone who doesn’t mind spending a few minutes in front of the stove.

Not only that, but the meal is a vegan option, which uses tofu instead of animal-based protein. With new research shared by Stanford Medicine saying that people need 1.2 to 1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight (although individual needs can vary), Dr. Vegan’s recipe is likely resonating with folks who are looking for healthier meal options.

The recipe also looks filling, which means you may be able to make it for breakfast and save the second half for lunch, giving yourself two home-cooked meals in the process. 

People loved the viral meal idea, and even shared a few tweaks they would make in the comments, including some substitutions for anyone who doesn’t like certain ingredients. 

Vegan Skillet Potato Wrap Recipe 

Home chefs looking for new meal ideas may find themselves eager to give this vegan option a try. All you need is a skillet, potatoes, pesto, avocado, spinach, tomato, tofu (but you can easily trade for eggs), and a balsamic glaze. You start by creating a base with your potatoes, cooking them until they soften. 

Then, you use it the same way you would a flatbread or wrap, layering the rest of the ingredients on top, starting with the pesto spread and ending with the balsamic glaze. Once the filling is added, remove the skillet from the heat and fold the potato base over the filling. 

It looks like Dr. Vegan cut his in half, which probably makes it easier to hold and allows you to keep the second half for later if you’d like.

The Recipe Was a Hit

In the comments, people talked about how good the meal looked. “This guy Dr. Vegan doesn’t miss,” one person wrote.

Then there were others who had questions about the ingredients, including one person who wondered if pesto was actually vegan. “Pesto simply refers to an uncooked green sauce,” one person responded.

Another person said they would consider making this, but only if they swapped out the potatoes for another base. “I would use sweet potatoes instead,” they wrote.

There was also a non-vegan who was less worried about keeping animal-based proteins off their plate. “Just replace spinach with bacon or Pancetta,” they wrote, prompting another commenter to suggest combining the meats with the other ingredients.