Sunday, December 4, 2011

Wraps to the Limited Time Rescue!

Feel limited on time to make healthful food? You are not alone.
You have so much to do! Run errands, cooking, cleaning, your job, commute, maybe even a work from home job.
This simple lunch idea will give you the fuel you need to achieve your productivity goals and deliver great nutrients to your overworked (and very deserving) body.

Chicken and Veggie Wraps


I love how quick and simple these are to make and the creative filling options are endless.

Ingredients:
1 tbsp olive oil
mushrooms
small sweet peppers
left over rotisserie chicken
avocado
baby spinach leaves
wraps of your choice, I chose soft taco size artisan wraps

In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Chop mushrooms, discarding stems. Chop peppers, discarding caps and seeds. Add both to oil.
Pull 1/4 - 1/2 cup chicken off for saute, add to pan. Cook long enough stirring often to heat through and soften mushrooms and peppers.
Lay wrap flat on plate, place desired amount of spinach and sliced avocado then add saute mixture.

Everyone prefers different mixtures and seasonings. My son loves this with Ranch dressing (avoid products with MSG and High Fructose Corn Syrup!) My husband loves the wraps with a bit of Thousand Island. I am fine with no dressing and a dash of lemon on the avocado.

Other options for fillings include:
Swiss chard
Bean Sprouts
Brocco Sprouts or Sunflower Sprouts
Sauteed Chard or Kale
Lettuce
Tomatoes
Sunflower seeds
Jalapenos
Grated Cheddar Cheese
Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
pepperoni or other flavorful cold cut meat
Chicken
Roast Beef

I encourage you to experiment with both raw and sauteed versions of this quick healthful lunch, feel free to share your results here!




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