Turn ordinary sandwiches into extraordinary ones by creating wraps. A wrap is made with soft flatbread such as whole-wheat tortillas or pita bread, and fillings such as deli meats, grilled fish, cheese, sautéed vegetables, hummus and sauces. Leafy greens can be used in place of bread.

Wraps are great for a quick grab-and-go option and an easy way to incorporate healthy ingredients into your everyday diet. They’re fun and simple to make for the whole family. Here are a few ideas.

Wikiwiki Breakfast Burritos

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 cup minced onions

4 eggs

2 tablespoons fat-free milk

2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup diced tomatoes

4 10-inch flour tortillas

4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 cup Chinese parsley (optional)

Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.

In medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, green onions, salt and pepper. Mix in tomatoes.

Pour into skillet and cook over medium-low heat to desired doneness, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, wrap tortillas in paper towel and microwave on high for 1 minute. Place tortillas on individual plates. Spread egg mixture down center of each, top with bacon and sprinkle with cheese and Chinese parsley.

Fold in top and bottom of tortillas, then fold in sides. Serves 4.

Approximate nutritional information, per serving: 350 calories, 14 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 220 mg cholesterol, 850 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g sugar, 16 g protein

Manoa Lettuce Wraps

16 Manoa lettuce leaves (or other green leafy lettuce)

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 pound ground turkey

1 cup chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1/4 cup hoisin sauce

2 teaspoons minced ginger

1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar

1/4 teaspoon Sriracha sauce

1 8-ounce can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped

1/2 cup chopped green onions

2 teaspoons sesame oil

Rinse lettuce leaves and gently pat dry; set aside.

In medium skillet, heat oil and brown turkey. Drain, remove from pan and set aside to cool.

In same pan, cook onions. Add garlic, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger, vinegar and Sriracha sauce and stir. Stir in water chestnuts, green onions and sesame oil, and return ground turkey to the pot, cooking until onions are translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Place 2 tablespoons filling into lettuce leaves. Serves 4.

Approximate nutritional information, per serving: 320 calories, 14 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 65 mg cholesterol, 600 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 6 g sugar, 25 g protein

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