Getting tired of overpaying for workweek lunches? These wraps—one based on portobello mushrooms, one with a South Asian flair—make tasty, nutritious meals you can easily eat at your desk.
MLT Wraps
Want a hearty vegetarian lunch? These mushroom-based wraps fill the bill.
4 large portobello mushrooms, sliced (or 8 oz white button mushrooms, quartered)
2–3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt-free steak seasoning
salt, to taste
4 wraps
2 tsp fresh minced ginger
1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
2 cups fresh baby spinach
2 small tomatoes, thinly sliced
Yields 4 wraps
Source: The Mushroom Council and Flatout Wraps
South Asian Style Wraps
These wraps are a great way to use leftover cooked chicken breast, grilled or otherwise. Look for free-range, USDA Organic chicken raised without the use of antibiotics.
Dipping Sauce
1 tbsp curry powder, or to taste
3/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt
3/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
Wraps
4 whole-wheat tortillas
4 large lettuce leaves, washed and dried
3/4 cup very thin strips of peeled, seeded cucumber
3/4 lb grilled skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
1/4 cup fresh baby spinach leaves, stems removed
1 mango, peeled, cut into thin strips (optional)
Salt and pepper
Yields 4 wraps
Source: American Institute for Cancer Research
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