Morning! I have some simple, healthy lunch ideas for you guys today, as a kind of variation on my How to Make a Quick & Healthy Weeknight Dinner post!
One of my favorite lunches is an “everything but the kitchen sink” sort of wrap. I whipped up a variation of the wraps over the weekend for me and Matt and thought I would share. This is great as a packed lunch for work, too!
First step – start with a wrap! I love the Ezekiel wraps because they’re full of nutritious ingredients and higher in protein than normal wraps, but choose your favorite kind. Just make sure there are no hydrogenated ingredients listed – that’s trans fat, which is not good for you.
Next, spread on your base (I love hummus, but other ideas are pesto, salsa, or even just mustard). Add some avocado for a little healthy fat.
Next, add some meat or beans for a protein source! We had some leftover chicken and white beans on hand, so I threw those in. I also added some fresh chopped basil. I love fresh herbs in salads and wraps – they add so much flavor!
Top with some green! I added tabouleh (it went well with the hummus!), tomatoes, and mixed greens, but baby kale or baby spinach would be great here, too.
Add a little cracked pepper on top and that’s it! A delicious wrap, ready to go. I actually wrapped them in tin foil so they were easier to eat because they were bursting at the seams!
Both Matt and I loved this lunch. Two thumbs up! Here’s the loose recipe:
Mediterranean Lunch Wrap
On a wrap, simply add the following. The amounts are up to you – no need to measure, just eyeball it and get creative!
- Hummus
- Tabouleh
- Avocado
- Chopped cooked chicken and/or white beans
- Sliced tomato
- Mixed greens, baby kale or spinach
- Fresh basil, chopped (optional)
- Cracked pepper to taste
Here’s my other all-time favorite lunch wrap:
Mexican Lunch Wrap
On a wrap, simply add the following. The amounts are up to you – no need to measure, just eyeball it and get creative!
- Salsa
- Black beans and/or chicken (chopped)
- Avocado
- Chopped bell peppers and/or tomato
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- A small sprinkle of sharp grated cheddar cheese (optional)
- Hot sauce (optional)
Want some more lunch ideas? Here are a few other favorite sandwich/wrap ideas:
- Autumn Chicken Salad
- Cheesy Avocado Tuna Sandwich
- Smoked Salmon & Dill Wrap
- Tuna Salad with a Healthy Twist
- Turkey, Gouda, Avocado, Apple & Mustard Sandwich
Also, check out the “packed lunches” section of my recipe page. The posts noted there are all part of my “How To Pack Lunch in 5 Minutes Flat” series. Each post includes a fully packable lunch, as well as afternoon snacks!
What’s your favorite packed lunch or wrap?
