What’s better than the convenience and tastiness of a sandwich wrap?
A HOMEMADE SANWICH WRAP!
Just why is it so beneficial to make your own “convenience” foods at home?
· Save money
· Save time at your lunch break
· Eat fresher, healthier ingredients
· Broaden your creativity in the kitchen
Here is a recipe for a basic pita wrap. This is very simple, and very easy to prepare.
The great thing about pita sandwiches is their versatility. You could use any greens you prefer instead of the sprouts, such as lettuce, spinach, or arugula. The lentils can be replaced with beans of any kind, and you can experiment using different kinds of hummus.
This is my personal favorite, because it incorporates all of my favorite sandwich ingredients into one. And because you use such a small amount of each ingredient to make one sandwich, a little goes a long way and you save money!
I always prepare two pita pockets at once. This way I can either share one half with a friend or save the other half for dinner when I’m working late.
The Ultimate Pita Pocket Sandwich
1 whole wheat pita bread, cut in half and toasted lightly
4 tablespoons hummus
(I use Trader Joe’s Mediterranean hummus when I don’t have any prepared)
4 tablespoons lentils mixed with bruschetta
(Mix Trader Joe’s packaged lentils with a container of fresh bruschetta)
1 small handful of sprouts
4 slices of tomato
½ avocado, sliced
Carefully open each half of the whole wheat pita pocket, letting the steam come out.
Into each pocket, distribute 2 tablespoons of hummus, 2 tablespoons of the lentil mixture, half the sprouts, 2 slices of tomato, and ¼ avocado.
If you don’t plan to eat the pita sandwich immediately, place upright in a tuperware or glass container, seal with a lid, and keep chilled.
