BLACK BEAN WRAP – QUICK AND EASY LUNCH

This black bean wrap is a lunchtime favorite – especially when I’m pressed for time. Our busy lives can make eating healthy particularly challenging. Take yesterday morning for example. My daughter’s school had a two-hour delay and then I had to rush off to a dentist appointment. By the time I returned home I had only a few minutes to throw together a quick lunch before I faced an afternoon full of meetings. Times like these are when we want to reach for something easy and satisfying and are most susceptible to making poor choices.

A little foresight goes a long way. I recently posted an article about the 6 Processed Foods I depend on to stay on track. Keeping these items on hand allows me to create healthy meals when I might otherwise be tempted to reach for junk food. This black bean wrap recipe features four of the six foods: frozen veggies, canned beans, salsa and a whole grain tortilla.

Ingredients

• 1 large tortilla (whole grain or gluten-free)
• 1/3 cup salsa (I like Chi Chi’s Thick and Chunky – Mild)
• 1/3 cup black beans (low sodium, rinsed and drained if using canned)
• 1/4 cup organic frozen corn
• 1/4 avocado chopped
• 1 Tbsp. black olives sliced
• 1 cup baby greens (arugula is especially yummy)
• 2 sprigs cilantro (optional)

Instructions

1. Place frozen corn in a strainer and rinse with warm water for about ½ minute until thawed.
2. Warm tortilla in microwave about 30 seconds.
3. Pour salsa in a strip on the half of the tortilla that's closest to you.
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for full instruction please see : veggieprimer.com

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