Let's Wrap and Roll!

Let's Wrap and Roll!
(Healthy Eating on the go)

Packing easy, healthy  lunches
Sandwiches, wraps and rolls are quick easy choices for busy people on the go and great for children's lunch boxes. They are filling and nutritious and can carry your through until supper time.

Wraps can be prepared the night before and stored in the refrigerator over night in plastic wrap. The plastic will keep them moist. There are many choices to please almost everyone in the family.  Simply place your favourite toppings on tortillas/pita breads, top with a spread or dressing of your choice.

Create your own sandwiches from these healthier options:  

• Leftover burgers, stir-fried vegetables, shredded carrots, etc.
• Seasoned tofu, sliced cucumber, spinach, tomatoes, lettuce or sprouts.
• Sliced avocado, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell (sweet) peppers, shredded cheese.
• Mashed beans, olives, seasoned rice, onions, tomatoes and lettuce.
• Baked sweet potatoes, beans, grated zucchini, shredded carrots, etc.

Choose a healthy  dressing, salsa or spread:

(A basic dressing: Mix equal parts lemon juice and olive  oil. Add salt to taste (Opt.)

Hummus 
1 can or 2 cups chick peas (garbanzos)

1/2 cup sweet basil

2 cloves garlic

2 Tablespoons olive oil

1/4 cup lemon juice
/2 teaspoon himalyan pink salt

Place beans and garlic in food processor and pulse until creamy. Scrape sides and add remaining ingredients. Pulse again until smooth. Place in container and refrigerate. (Will keep for about 1 week.)

Simply Delicious Tomato Dressing

2 handfuls cherry tomatoes

1 handful celery

2 pitted dates

1/2 lemon juice

Pulse in food processor until chunky.