How to make a healthy Greek wrap

Recipe for making a quick and healthy snack or lunch wrap.

Make a quick and healthy Greek wrap for lunch, dinner, or a snack.

I love making wraps because they can be extremely quick and easy to prepare. You can reduce prep time even more by using the following recipe. One thing I like about this recipe is that you don’t have to worry about exact measurements and you can alter the ingredient list to get the perfect taste.

Some basics that you will need:
-lettuce
-tomato
-peppers
-black olives
-hummus (or olive oil)
-whole grain pitas or wraps
-meat (chicken or turkey)
-carrots
-cucumbers
-feta cheese
-spices (maker’s preference)

Cut up all the vegetables. I prefer to use a food dicer or food chopper to cut up them up into very small pieces. Remember you need to be able to put everything into a wrap. I prefer to stuff them as much as possible, but again the amount of ingredients that you use can vary.

Prepare chicken or sliced black pepper turkey. If time is an issue, choose sliced deli meats which is what I usually do. However you can cook up a small chicken breast if you prefer chicken. Cut the meat into small slices if you are using chicken.

Warm the wrap in the microwave for 15 to 30 seconds. Place the wrap on a plate and use a butter knife to spread a thin layer of hummus all over the wrap. Hummus is made from chick peas and there are a wide range of ready made hummus spreads available. You can get them plain or with flavors such as roasted red peppers, garlic, or olive oil. You can substitute hummus spread for olive oil.

Layer lettuce on top of the hummus or olive oil. Place the meat on top of the lettuce. Put the diced tomatoes, black olives, carrots, and cucumbers on next. Sprinkle a little bit of feta cheese on top and season with pepper and spices if you want.

Roll or fold the wrap and use a toothpick to hold the wrap together if you are serving the wrap or if you can’t keep the wrap closed in between bites.

Wraps are great as a quick snack or small meal and you get a lot of healthy foods all in one dish. I make and eat these multiple times a week. You don’t need to be skilled in the kitchen to make a tasty and healthy meal.