Healthy favorites
Hummus and Grilled Veggie Wrap
2 |
medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into ¼ inch slices | |
2 |
t | olive oil |
1⁄8 |
t | salt |
pinch freshly ground black pepper | ||
1 |
c | Tribe Classic or Roasted Red Pepper Hummus |
4 |
whole wheat wraps (about 9-inches in diameter) | |
1⁄4 |
c | pine nuts, toasted |
1 |
medium red bell pepper, thinly slices | |
1⁄2 |
c | red onion thinly sliced into half moons |
1⁄4 |
c | fresh mint leaves |
Preheat the grill over medium heat. Brush both sides of zucchini slices with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until tender and slightly browned, about 4 minutes per side.
Spread ¼ cup of hummus over each piece of bread, and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of pine nuts on top. Top with 3 slices of zucchini, 1 pieces of red pepper, ½ cup of the spinach, a few sliced onions and 1 tablespoon of mint. Roll each wrap and cut in half on a diagonal.
Vegetarian and Lean Protein Meal Ideas
Couscous Salad
3/4 cup couscous, cooked
1 tbsp. olives, sliced
3 oz. cooked chicken breast, chopped
1 tbsp. Nutritional Yeast- fine flakes
1⁄2 cup cucumbers, chopped
8 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1⁄4 cup lemon juice
Combine cooked couscous and chopped chicken breast with all other ingredients. Toss well and serve.
Halibut with Warm Lentils and Veggies
1⁄2 cup cooked lentils- I use pre-cooked from Trader Joe’s
3 1⁄2 oz. wild halibut or chicken breast- baked or grilled
1⁄3 tbsp. flaxseed oil
1 cup carrots, diced- Sautee in 1 Tbsp. Olive oil, add cauliflower
1⁄2 cup cauliflower
Mix lentils and veggies, serve warm with grilled fish or chicken
Chicken and Bean Salad
2 cups lettuce, shredded
1⁄2 cup asparagus
1⁄2 cup tomatoes, chopped
3 oz. salmon or chicken breast
1⁄3 cup cooked garbanzo beans
1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp. Nutritional yeast
drizzle olive oil or sesame oil to flavor
* add a few slices of fresh avocado for extra flavor