Lunch for Adult Recipes

Lettuce Wraps

vegan

heart healthy

diabetic friendly

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 cups shredded red cabbage
• 2 cups sprouts
• 2 cups sprouted beans
• 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
• 3/4 cup diced red pepper
• 1 cup chopped cucumber
• 3/4 cup chopped nuts
• 1 cup finely diced celery
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• parsley
• large lettuce leaves
• Asian Lime Ginger Dressing (see recipe)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.  Combine all ingredients except lettuce in a large mixing bowl and toss with dressing to coat.

2.  Place a small amount of the mixture in the center of a leaf of lettuce and wrap each side around it.

3.  Serve with extra dressing to dip.

Mint Melon Salad

heart healthy

low cholesterol

vegan

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups honeydew melon, chunked
• 2 cups cantaloupe, chunked
• 1/3 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 2 Tablespoons lime juice
• 2 Tablespoons agave nectar

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.     Combine all ingredients and stir well to mix.

2.     Refrigerate for at least 2 hours prior to serving.

Roasted Pepper Wraps

Quick Lunch Tips

Here are a few tips to help you have a quick lunch ready no matter how hectic your morning is:

• Invest in a set of inexpensive storage containers and cut up your veggies when you bring them home from the supermarket.  It is a lot easier to throw together a quick salad or even a stir fry if all you have to do is scoop out a handful of this and that.
• Get yourself in the habit of preparing a meal menu and planning ahead to have extra portions when you cook.  Freeze or otherwise store the extra portion and you have lunch ready to go with you the next day.
• In a hurry and don’t have time to eat a meal for lunch?  A container of veggies, hummus or other dip and some cheese (vegetarians only) is just what you need to  help to refresh you without filling you up or taking too much time out of your schedule.

heart healthy

low cholesterol

vegan

INGREDIENTS:

• Several leaves of Romaine lettuce
• hummus
• roasted peppers
• sliced cucumber
• shredded carrot

ALTERNATE INGREDIENTS:

• pesto or any dip from the Sauces and Dressings section make a great spread

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.     Wash romaine leaves and pat dry with paper towels.

2.     Spread hummus on each leaf and follow it with roasted peppers, sliced cucumber and shredded carrot.

3.     Roll the lettuce into wraps and enjoy.  These are great to make ahead the night before and store in a lunch container.