turkey, bacon, mayo, and tomatoes in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly.
Microwave tortilla until slightly warm. Lay the tortilla out on a piece of foil (a little larger than the tortilla) with about a 2-inch section of the tortilla extending over the foil.
Tear lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place cheese, lettuce, cucumber slices, and turkey mixture into the center of the tortilla.
Fold the right side of the tortilla in at a diagonal. Then fold the left side in at a diagonal. Flip the bottom up to prevent the contents from falling out. Wrap the foil around the tortilla in the same manner. The end result will be a waffle-cone-style wrap!
MAKES 1 SERVING
HG Tip:
You can easily enjoy this wrap without the tortilla! Instead of tearing the lettuce leaves into bite-sized pieces, use them as the outer part of the wrap. You can wrap the foil around the leaves the same way as in the tortilla version. The Turkey Club Lettuce Wrap comes in at about 145 calories, and it rocks!
For a pic of this recipe, see the photo insert. Yay!
Wrap It Up Right! A Tortilla Tutorial
Everything you need to know to succeed in the wonderful world of wraps . . .
Step 1: Slightly warm your tortilla by microwaving it for about 10 seconds. Doing so will make it easier to work with, and it'll also taste better.
Step 2: Place your stuff in the center of your tortilla. First fold the sides in (a few inches), and then fold the bottom to the center, creating an envelope around your filling. Use a fork to smoosh any attempted escapees into the pocket you've created.
Step 3: Slowly roll your tortilla upward until you reach the top. Voilà!
yummilicious veggie burger wrap
PER SERVING (1 wrap): 253 calories, 6.5g fat, 941mg sodium, 35g carbs, 13g fiber, 4g sugars, 18g protein
Ingredients
1 medium low-fat flour tortilla (about 110 calories with at least 6g fiber)
1 veggie burger patty (veggie-based rather than the imitation-meat kind)
1 wedge The Laughing Cow Light Original Swiss cheese
3 tablespoons chopped mushrooms
1 tablespoon chopped onions
Optional condiments: ketchup, mustard, fat-free mayonnaise, salsa
Directions
Microwave tortilla until slightly warm. Lay the tortilla out and spread the cheese wedge evenly on top of it.
In a pan sprayed with nonstick spray, cook the veggie patty over medium heat. (Refer to the package for exact cooking time.) Once patty is half-cooked, remove it from the pan and chop into bite-sized pieces.
Place the onions and patty pieces in the pan and continue cooking for 1 minute. Then add mushrooms, stir, and cook for 2 additional minutes or until veggies are fully cooked.
Remove pan from heat and allow to cool slightly. Evenly spoon mixture into the center of the cheese-covered tortilla. If desired, top with guilt-free condiments.
Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it up. Place on a microwave-safe plate, seam-side down, and heat for 30 seconds.
MAKES 1 SERVING
veggie-friendly asian lettuce wraps
PER SERVING (3 wraps): 220 calories, 3.5g fat, 971mg sodium, 30g carbs, 8g fiber, 10g sugars, 21g protein
Ingredients
6 medium iceberg lettuce leaves (or leaves from another round, firm head of lettuce)
6 ounces ground-beef-style soy crumbles, defrosted if previously frozen
1 cup canned sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped
¾ cup chopped shiitake mushrooms
1 cup bean sprouts
½ cup chopped scallions
2 tablespoons light or low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar (not packed)
2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce (found in the Asian foods aisle)
½ teaspoon sesame oil
Directions
Combine soy sauce, sugar, garlic sauce, and sesame oil in a small dish. Mix well and set aside.
Bring a medium pot sprayed with nonstick spray to medium heat. Place all ingredients, except for the scallions and lettuce leaves, into the pot. Add the prepared sauce and stir. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add scallions, cook for 1 minute more and remove from heat.
Divide mixture evenly
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