Most days I'm lucky to be able to make a proper lunch, let alone sit down and eat it. So for me, convenience is key. The problem is, convenient usually equals unhealthy. The other day my husband and I went to Trader Joe's and picked up some easy lunch items.
Here is what I used to create my spicy, flavorful, 250 calorie gluten-free burrito--
Here's how I made it happen:
1 Brown Rice Tortilla
2 T Spicy Black Bean Dip
Approx. 1/4 C Shredded Cheese
2 Handfuls Torn Lettuce
2 T Medium Salsa
Mix 1 T Roasted Corn in to Salsa (you'll thank me for this smoky addition)
First add beans and cheese to the tortilla and heat until cheese is melted. I also warmed up the corn a little so I wouldn't bite in to cornsicles. Top with lettuce and salsa.
What I wish I had:
1/4 Avocado, Diced and Tossed in Lime Juice
1/2 T Plain Yogurt (I use that instead of sour cream)
In minutes I had a delicious lunch complete with whole grains, fiber, vegetables and metabolism-boosting spice that didn't leave me feeling guilty.
If you don't want, or like spicy beans (the TJ dip is kind of intense), my darling friend Cossette has an easy, tasty black bean dip recipe:
1 Can (Drained) Low-Sodium Black Beans in to Blender
1 Handful Cilantro, Torn, Add to Beans
1 T Plain Yogurt
Blend until desired consistency.
Any time I can make healthy food simple, I'm happy--so this lunch left me ecstatic!
Enjoy!
