Summer Lunch

I’m trying to eat more fresh veggies (aren’t we all?), especially in the summer. I’ve had too many days when I’ve had none or only one serving of vegetables before dinnertime. One way I’ve found to eat more vegetables  is to make a quick veggie wrap for lunch.

Here are some combinations I’ve enjoyed:

• Spicy corn salsa, tomatoes, black beans, spinach (in photo)
• Hummus, cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce
• Hummus, grated cheddar, carrots, celery, cucumbers, tomatoes, broccoli
• Spinach, a tiny bit of salad dressing (I love Annie’s Green Goddess), broccoli, white beans

The basic idea is something really flavorful, some protein, something crunchy (chopped into bite-sized pieces), and lots of green leaves, all piled into a whole wheat tortilla. As long as I include veggies I like, it’s all good.  It’s a very filling lunch, and at least I know I ate a couple servings of veggies early in the day.

My kids don’t like things wrapped up like this, but they will eat carrots, cucumbers, celery and lightly steamed broccoli plain or with hummus or ranch. I often serve them a veggie plate along with a grilled cheese or PB&J.