Creativity is the key to sticking to a healthy diet! After all, it’s easy to stray when you eat the same thing day in and day out. I don’t know about you, but broccoli, chicken and brown rice get boring. I like to keep things fun and exciting with my delicious and healthy wraps.
Wraps are so easy and extremely versatile. You can add any protein and use a variety of sauces and ingredients to change the texture and flavor. They can be gluten free, vegetarian, high carb or low carb— it just depends on your particular goals and nutritional needs. So consider “wrapping things up” and adding variety to your diet! With my easy build-your-own-wrap breakdown, it is super easy to create your own variation!
PICK YOUR PROTEIN
Chicken Breast
Turkey Breast
Steak
Tofu
Salmon
Tuna
Shrimp
Egg whites
PICK A SHELL
Tortilla (whole grain, low carb, gluten free, corn, etc)
Mustard leaf
Nori sheet (seaweed)
Cabbage
Butter leaf lettuce cup
Rice paper
GET SAUCY (Pick a sauce)
Mustard
Hummus
Black bean puree
Dill Greek yogurt
Peanut sauce
Vinaigrette
Lemon/lime
ACCESSORIZE (pick the additions)
Sprouts
Tomatoes
Cucumber
Lettuce
Kale
Avocado
Onions
Roasted bell pepper
Cabbage
Carrots
Beets
Jicama
Zucchini
Gina’s Summer Kale Wrap
(serving size: 2)
Ingredients:
1 cup Kale
1 red beet
2 grated carrots
1 leek or green onion
1/2 zucchini
1/2 cup sprouted lentils, peas and garbanzo beans
6 oz cubed chicken breast, cooked
2 oz avocado, diced
1/2 jicama
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 tsp Himalayan sea salt
4 seaweed (nori) sheets
4 mini whole grain tortillas (Ezekiel or low carb)
Directions:
Place all top 13 ingredients in large mixing bowl. Toss generously until all ingredients are well coated with extra virgin olive oil and vinegar.
Heat frying pan to warm tortillas. Place 1 sheet of nori on warmed tortilla and add salad mixture and gently fold. Repeat with other tortillas and left over salad toppings.
ENJOY!
Feel free to change the “shell” to whatever it is you desire.*
Serving Size: 2
NUTRITIONAL INFO
Per Serving:
Calories: 655
Fat: 15 grams
Carbs: 40 grams
Protein: 27.5 grams
Fiber: 20 grams
*Changing the “shell” will alter nutritional information.
