New Lunch Alert: Flat Out Wrap

As you all remember reading here and here, I've been trying to find some new lunch options. While at the grocery store the other day, near the deli section right next to the Joseph's pitas I used for my Skinny Pita Pizza and Skinny Pita Quesadilla, I found these wraps called Flat Out wraps. Similar to the Joseph's pitas, the healthy phrases caught my eye..."90 calories, high fiber, 100% whole wheat, Low fat, 0 sugar, Light." I also liked the fact that they had wraps with different "flavors" including Italian, Garden spinach, sundried tomato, and original. The Italian wraps sounded good to me so that's what I went for!

I started by spreading some spicy mustard on the wrap, laid on some lettuce, halved grape tomatoes, 1/4 of an avocado diced, a Morning Star Grillers Chick'n patty cut into strips, and some homemade green salsa. I also had a salad with spring mix lettuces, grape tomatoes, and 1/4 avocado diced with fat free Italian dressing and lemon-pepper seasoning.

It turned out pretty good! The wrap had a good,fresh flavor and I got plenty of veggies with what was on the wrap and in my salad.

In my lunch recap post I introduced you all to the Morning Star Chick'n Patties. These patties I used on my wrap were different. They are supposed to be like grilled chicken patties as the others were the breaded variety. I did not like the grilled one as well. They just didn't have much flavor and it really tasted like an imitation chicken patty as where the others tasted like the real thing! I will probably eat the other 3 that came in the package just because they weren't too terrible and I hate to waste food, but I probably will not purchase that variety again.

So overall, I say yes to the flat out wraps and a no go on the grilled chicken patties! Try them out for yourself and see what you like! :)

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Mini Baked Fajita Chimichangas

If you know me or if you've been reading my blog, you know I LOVE Mexican food and all spicy food! I could seriously eat Mexican or Tex-Mex every day for every meal and never get tired of it! Unfortunately, Mexican food isn't the most figure friendly food out there. But by making a few changes, you can fix some great, lighter Tex-Mex food right at home!

Mini Baked Fajita Chimichangas

•  2 cups shredded chicken
• 12 egg rolls wrappers (I used Nasoya All Natural egg roll wraps...found in the refrigerated section next to the packaged lettuce)
• 1/2 onion, cut into strips
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tsp olive oil

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. In small saute pan, add the olive oil and onions.
3. Saute the onions until translucent.
4. While the onions are cooking, put the chicken in a bowl. Add all spices to the chicken and mix well. (Measurements of spices are estimates...I usually just eye ball everything when I add in spices)
5. Take an egg roll wrap and lay it on a flat surface. Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of chicken onto the center of the wrap. Add a few strips of onion on top.
6. Then dip your finger in the water and outline the edges of the wrap with your wet finger. This will make the edges "sticky" so the wrap will hold together.

This is how you roll the wrap:

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7. Place the egg rolls on a baking sheet and place them in the oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until they are lightly browned and crispy.

The skinny: Three mini chimichangas have approximately 230 calories and 3 grams of fat! Sooo much better for you than the fried version! :)

You can, of course, add more inside your rolls. This was all I had on hand so that's what I did! Bell peppers or low fat cheese would be a great addition!

Also, spraying the rolls with a little spritz of cooking spray or brushing them with an egg wash will give the rolls a golden brown appearance. (I forgot this step :)

As you can see, I served my chimichangas with roasted corn and homemade salsa for dipping. In the grocery store, next to the egg roll wrappers, I found another great item! These little 100 calorie packs of spicy guacamole! Yum!! Even though the avocado in guacamole has lots of good fat, we all know it's very easy to overdo it! So these 100 calorie packs are a great way to keep your portion control in check and so much easier than fixing up a big bowl of guacamole and having the left overs go brown on you! And it's DELICIOUS! :)

Provecho!! :)

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