Easy Meals With Sandwich Wraps
Posted by Laura Cokherell | Filed under Food & Beverage
Sandwich wraps are the perfect quick meals for busy people. For breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even a snack they make meals in minutes and can always be different. With only a few ingredients you can create a flavorful meal-on-the-go anytime.
Here is a simple procedure to put a healthy and delicious wrap together in just a little bit of time. It’s quick, easy, and flexible and allows for your own tastes, the seasons, or for what you may have on hand at the time you make your sandwich wrap. Just take the ingredients you are using and layer them down the center of the wrap, leaving an inch or so at the bottom to close the wrap when you are finished.
1. Pick the kind of wrap that you want. Try soft tortilla shells, which come in plain or flavored varieties like, spinach, tomato, whole grain, and more. If you want to lighten up your wrap sandwich you could also try large lettuce leaves, kale leaves (just cut out the tough stem and use the soft leafy portion (raw or steamed), or try some cabbage leaves that have been lightly steamed.
2. Choose a flavorful spread. This is the base upon which all your other ingredients will be placed. Spread on some of your chosen spread as thin or as thick as you like over the wrap you have picked. You might like to try any of the following ideas for spreading on your wrap: Greek style plain yogurt, pesto (basil pesto, artichoke pesto, roasted red pepper or olive pesto), hummus (regular, roasted garlic, roasted red pepper, dill or lemon), or plain cream cheese (regular or whipped style).
3. Fill the wrap. Choose a single item or a combination of items and place as much as you like down the center of the sandwich wrap. Try tofu (bake and seasoned), cheese (sliced or shredded), leftover cooked chicken or steak, avocado, canned salmon or smoked salmon slices, etc.
4. Add some vegetables or fruit to the wrap. This is a painless way to get vegetables and fruit in your diet. Place your chosen vegetables or fruit on top of your filling. Here are some simple and flavorful suggestions:
Vegetable Suggestions: shredded lettuce, peeled and thinly sliced jicama, thinly sliced cucumbers, marinated artichoke hearts, shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, fresh tomato slices or diced tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, sliced scallions, sliced roasted red peppers, sliced sweet bell peppers, very thinly sliced fennel, chopped or diced onion, etc.
Fruit Suggestions: dried cranberries, orange slices, diced or sliced apples or pears, peach slices, sliced strawberries or mango, raisins or dried fruit of choice, fresh blueberries or blackberries, sliced mango, diced cantaloupe or honeydew melon, etc.
5. Boost the flavor of your wrap. Add a little extra zip to your meal with some simple items that will accent your wrap sandwich. Depending on the fillings you have chosen, here are a few suggestions to get you started.
Crunchy/Salty/Spicy Flavor Toppings: salsa, pickle relish, peanut sauce, oyster sauce, a sprinkling of soy sauce, cooked and crumbled bacon bits (regular or vegetarian), chopped nuts, a little chopped fresh herbs of choice like basil, dill, oregano, mint, or cilantro
Sweet/Spicy/Crunchy Flavor Toppings: nutmeg or cinnamon, some chutney, chopped nuts, a flavored granola, maple syrup, honey, mini-chocolate chips, a spoonful of marmalade or all-fruit spread, etc.
After all the ingredients have been added to the wrap, simply fold up the bottom flap and then carefully fold in the sides to close the sandwich and enjoy.
A few simple and flavorful wrap sandwich ideas are listed to get you started making these quick meals in minutes.
- whole grain tortilla wrap, mayonnaise, cooked boneless chicken breast (thinly sliced), shredded lettuce, mango chutney
- whole grain tortilla wrap, almond butter, avocado slices, crushed and drained pineapple, brown sugar
- kale leaves, whipped cream cheese, refried beans, jalapeno slices, salsa, chopped pitted black olives
- whole grain tortilla wrap, cashew butter, sliced mango, sliced strawberries, agave syrup, cinnamon
- steamed cabbage leaves, mayonnaise, thinly sliced baked tofu, sliced mushrooms, a drizzle of peanut sauce, crushed peanuts
- whole grain tortilla wrap, mashed avocado mixed with cumin and a little chili powder, cooked cocktail shrimp, corn kernels and diced celery, prepared salsa, chopped fresh cilantro
- whole grain tortilla wrap, Dijon mustard, scrambled egg, marinated artichoke hearts (drained and chopped), sour cream, pitted and chopped green olives
- tomato flavored tortilla wrap, tomato pesto, cooked and mashed black beans, sliced cucumber, sliced roasted red peppers, shredded cabbage, crumbled goat cheese, sprinkle of dried basil, a drizzle of Italian dressing
For more low-cost meal ideas, like these sandwich wraps, visit Quick Salad Recipes.com. Laura Cokherell, an avid cook, shares easy solutions for daily meal planning with a varied collection of budget friendly recipes that use short ingredient lists, fresh and natural food, and simple preparation, for everything from breakfast through dessert, for busy people everywhere.
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