Saturday, December 14, 2019
63 healthy lunch wraps for work that are actually delicious
63 healthy lunch wraps for work that are actually delicious63 healthy lunch wraps for work that are actually deliciousLets face it Its a pain to make yourself lunch before work. And when so many restaurants and cafes will whip up a quick lunch for you, it makes it even mora difficult to find the inspiration to make one yourself.That all stops today, though.The following 63 recipes will make you want to put your apron back on and get back into the kitchen. These wraps are equal parts healthy and delicious, jam-packed with fresh ingredients that are better your body and your budget.If thats not incentive enough, take a look at these 63 healthy lunch wraps for work, divided into categories thatll make it easy for you to find whatever fits your tastes. Pack onealong with a healthy snackand youll be good to go.Healthy Chicken WrapsStrawberry Chicken Bacon and Spinach WrapBacon makes everything better, but so does the fresh strawberries and crisp spinach piled on top of grilled chicken. Dr izzle with poppyseed dressing and bacon is no longer the star of this show. (viaCreme de la Crumb)Mediterranean Chicken Tender WrapIts not often that a Mediterranean meal features chicken tenders, but the couscous, feta, tomatoes, fresh mint and parsley give it an authentic flavor. (viaEatingWell)Kale Caesar Salad with Chicken WrapAfter whipping up your own Caesar dressing, pile your salad into a Lavash flatbread and save the other half for tomorrows lunch. (viaHeather Christo)Mexican Chicken Quinoa Salad WrapThis Mexican-style wrap is filled with flavor, texture, protein and fresh ingredients. Mix up the black beans, corn, tomatoes, chicken, quinoa and greens in advance to make it an easy to prepare meal. Just pile high and top with fresh avocado and youre good to go. (viaSpices in My DNA)thailndisch Chicken Salad Wrap With BlueberriesHeres an unexpected combination chicken, edamame seeds and blueberries. This wrap proves opposites attract and taste pretty darn good together. (via Spoonful of Flavor)Mango Chicken Lettuce WrapWhipping up your own pan of mango chicken is probably good enough for a meal, but why not spoon it into a lettuce wrap and make one delicious lunch? (viaBritnell)Grilled Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Wrap Time to fire up the grill (or the stove) for these bad boys. The sweetness of the pineapple pairs perfectly with the tangy sauce. Top it off with lettuce, tomato, red onion or nothing at all. Its good either way. (viaCreme de la Crumb)Cobb Salad WrapBetween the chicken, bacon, egg, bleu cheese and avocado, this wrap wont leave you hungry. (viaAnna Monette Roberts, POPSUGAR Food)Sonoma Chicken Salad WrapYou dont need mayo to make this classic chicken salad. Instead, whisk together plain yogurt and apple cider vinegar to make a tangy dressing. (viaAngela Simpson)California Chicken Club WrapCali got it right on this combination of shredded chicken, bacon, tomato and avocado. This recipe takes it to another level with fresh mango and a squeeze of lime juice for extra flavor. (viaTaste and Tell)Buffalo Chicken WrapBuffalo chicken wings arent known to be super healthy, but this recipe makes them much more diet-friendly. Use baked chicken for an even healthier option. (viaSugar Dish Me)Asian Chicken WrapWith a sauce that features both peanut butter and sriracha, this wrap is equal parts savory and spicy. (viaWell Plated)Chicken, Spinach and Cream Cheese Tortilla WrapSpinach and cream cheese make a savory combination. Add some chicken to that and youve got a full-on, filling meal. (viaTried and Tasty)Healthy Turkey WrapsBuffalo Turkey Lettuce WrapHealthy eating is easy with these flavor-packed buffalo wraps. Even better than gameday wings, theyre loaded up with ground turkey, onion, carrot and celery mixed with none other than Franks Hot Sauce. Drizzle on your blue cheese or ranch or opt for blue cheese crumbles make it as spicy and cheesy as you want. (viaThe Girl Who Ate Everything)Turkey Cranberry Almond WrapJust like Tha nksgiving in a wrap, turkey and cranberry are a match made in Heaven when paired alongside almonds and a bit of celery. (viaTastes Better from Scratch)Asian Turkey Lettuce WrapsTrade the lunch meat for ground turkey seasoned to perfection for a warm and flavorful lettuce wrap. You wont even miss the take-out. (viaEat Yourself Skinny)Turkey Wrap with Apples and BrieThis warm wrap is so delicious youll think youre in a gourmet caf. The quick and yummy combination of apples, brie cheese and turkey is divine. (viaSkinny Mom)Apple Cheddar Turkey WrapTurkey meets apple and cheese again, only this time with cheddar. Wrap it up with a handful of fresh lettuce and a drizzle of the honey-vinegar sauce for a tasty and balanced lunch. (viaEmily Bites)Turkey Taco Lettuce WrapTaco Tuesday just got even better. Load em up however you want with all your favorite toppings. Pica de gallo, avocado and a sprinkle of cilantro sound heavenly to me. (viaCooking Classy)Turkey and Cucumber Lettuce WrapsThis wrap has the makings of a healthy salad but is easier to eat and even better tasting thanks to the hummus and sprinkle of paprika. (viaJust a Pinch)Thai Turkey Brown Rice Lettuce WrapsMix your favorite Thai flavors together in a healthy lettuce wrap and top with fresh cilantro, carrots and crunchy peanuts to tie together the lime, ginger, soy and red chili garlic sauce that makes this wrap a favorite. (viaA Cedar Spoon)Turkey Bacon Ranch WrapWe think wed be hard-pressed to find someone who didnt love a bacon and ranch combination. The turkeys just an added bonus. (viaLike Mother Like Daughter)TurkeyMeatball Lettuce WrapMeatballs may be soft, but everything else in this wrap - carrots and crisp lettuce leaves - give it a nice, wrap-worthy crunch. (viaDelish)Hearty Winter Turkey WrapThis recipe is described as uncomplicated and interesting, which is enough to get our attention. Well stick around for the roast-turkey-and-pear combo. (viaSarah Lipoff, YumSugar)Spinach, Roasted Red Pepp er and Feta WrapYou cant go wrong when you put pesto, feta cheese and roasted red peppers together. The protein punch from the turkey almost comes in second to the other fillings flavors. (viaNeighbor Food)Creamy Avocado Turkey WrapSomething seriously simple can taste seriously good for example, Greek yogurt, avocado and garlic combine to make the tasty dressing for this turkey-based wrap. (viaAlidas Kitchen)Viva Fiesta Turkey WrapThe creator of this wrap suggests spreading a very light layer of cream cheese between the wrap and your ingredients so the bread isnt soggy by lunchtime. If you can hold off that long to start this fiesta. (viaLone Star Nutrition)Turkey Reuben WrapThis healthy version of a classic sandwich features lean turkey instead of corned beef. Im not koranvers why we didnt make the switch earlier. (viaDelish)Healthy Protein Wraps with MeatEasy BLTA WrapAvocado makes anything better, including the classic B.L.T. sandwich. But even better than that? A light wrap inst ead of bread to let the flavors shine through. (viaYummy Healthy Easy)Low-Carb Sriracha Beef Lettuce WrapsYour lettuce will never know what hit it when you fill it with tasty lean ground beef mixed in a sriracha and citrus sauce. Garnish with green onion and cilantro for a wrap youll never forget. (viaKalyns Kitchen)Steak and Guacamole WrapShiitake mushrooms are the perfect complement to a lean, seasoned steak wrap topped with fresh guac. Yogurt subs the sour cream to make this even lighter. (viaJamie Oliver)Broccoli Salad WrapDress your bacon slices with broccoli slaw, apple slices, pecan pieces and dried cranberries. A drizzle of poppyseed dressing tops it all off. (viaPoet in the Pantry)Tandoori Steak WrapIts not every day you combine steak and grapefruit in fact, we can presume you havent tried the combination before. Once you taste this Indian-inspired wrap, though, youll probably wonder why its taken you this long. (viaAarti Sequeira)Southwest Ham WrapIts not every day ham ge ts the Southwestern spice treatment, but this wrap proves it should probably happen more often. (viaBudget Savvy Diva)Philly Cheese Steak WrapWhen it comes to iconic sandwiches, the Philly Cheesesteak is up there. This wrap is a lighter version of the typically indulgent meal that totenstill packs all the flavor. (viaMaebells)Bahn Mi Lettuce WrapThis lengthy recipe might be daunting to look at, but the actual prep isnt so bad. You can leave the vegetables to pickle while you brown the pork, for example. (viaCooking For Keeps)Healthy Seafood WrapsMexican Chopped Tuna Salad WrapIm convinced you can add Mexican to anything and it automatically sounds better. This is no exception. Tuna is mixed with all the typical Mexican ingredients bell pepper, black beans, corn, tomatoes, cilantro and avocado for an easy and tasty tuna salad thats good with or without the wrap. (viaKims Cravings)Spicy Garlic Shrimp WrapThe spicy garlic shrimp are seasoned with caramelized onions, chipotle peppers in adobo, garlic and salt. In case your mouth wasnt already watering, its then topped with red onion, tomato, cucumber, lettuce and tzatziki sauce take it over the edge and right into a tasty flatbread wrap. (viaUnrefined RD)Spicy Tuna WrapIts pretty much a giant spicy tuna roll, except easier to make and eat and without the seaweed. My sushi addiction just got easier to beat. (viaGoodie Godmother)Shrimp Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Dipping SauceWho needs spring rolls when you can fill lettuce with shrimp, avocado, cucumber, carrot and cilantro? Add in some mint and Thai basil for the full effect. (viaNatashas Kitchen)Tuna Salad WrapTuna salad has never sounded so good. Mix plain Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, walnuts, raisins, and seasonings into fresh or canned tuna and wrap with a handful of spinach leaves. (viaThe Healthy Foodie)Salmon Salad WrapAfter grilling salmon, turn your leftovers into a tasty, Greek yogurt-based salad to fill your wrap. (viaeHow)Curried Shrimp Lettuce WrapA c risp, green lettuce leaf holds it all and makes this recipe low-carb. You wont even notice the breads missing when you bite into the sauted shrimp sweetened by yogurt sauce. (viaEating Well)Spicy Salmon and Pineapple WrapHeres another way to repurpose last nights grilled salmon filet Stuff it into a wrap with grilled pineapple, Greek yogurt and tomato. (viaThe Brewer and the Baker)Salmon Hummus WrapOnly four ingredients are required to make this wrap. In fact, its creator said she hesitated in sharing the recipe because its so simple, but decided it was too good to keep to herself. (viaHungry Hobby)Tuna Nicoise Lettuce WrapBelieve it or not, a butter or iceberg lettuce leaf is strong enough to hold it all fingerling potatoes, green beans, cherry tomatoes and, of course, fish. You can also substitute salmon for tuna if you wish. (viaCat Cora for Shape)Spicy Shrimp and Avocado Lettuce Wrap21-Day Fix Approved, fresh romaine lettuce is topped with a crunchy layer of tangy, slightly swee t honey, lime and cilantro slaw, blackened shrimp and fresh cilantro and jalapenos (optional). YUM. (viaThe Garlic Diaries)Healthy Vegetarian Wraps and Vegan WrapsAvocado Caprese WrapThese could easily become a go-to lunch. The avocado and fresh mozzarella fill you up and the tomato, basil and balsamic vinegar deliver a punch of flavor. (viaFoodie Crush)Spinach Avocado Egg WrapEggs arent just for breakfast, although this wrap is so good it may replace your avocado toast. Make your hardboiled eggs ahead of time to prep or fill it with scrambled eggs and add tomatoes if youd prefer. The world is your wrap. (viaTodays Frugal Mom)Hummus Collard WrapYou cant go wrong with this easy and tasty combination of hummus and veggies wrapped up in collard leaves. (viaEating Bird Food)Mint Grilled Sweet Potatoes With Tahini Cauliflower Rice WrapThe name is a doozy, but wait until you get a mouthful. These flavors will fill you from your head to your toes. (viaFood Faith Fitness)Grilled Zucchini Hu mmus WrapGrilled zucchini is paired with hummus, spinach, red onion, fresh tomatoes and cheese for a hearty wrap that will warm and fill your belly. (viaMaebells)Tangy Veggie WrapThe recipe calls for carrots, bell pepper, bean sprouts, red onion and spinach as the main ingredients but this tangy dressing would go on any of your favorite veggies. (viaHurry the Food Up)Roasted Veggie Wrap with Bean SpreadThis wrap is as versatile as it is filling. Use your favorite veggies and top with a garlicky bean spread that you can customize to your tastes with herbs or lemon juice. (viaThe Garden Grazer)Southwestern Veggie Hummus WrapBlack Bean hummus is the star of this wrap, although the fresh chopped peppers, tomatoes, corn and avocado give it a run for its flavor. (viaChelseas Messy Apron)Vegetable Chard WrapMatchstick-sliced veggies pile nicely into a chard-leaf wrap, which you can then dip right into a tangy lime-ginger sauce. Handheld salad? Yes, please. (viaPOPSUGAR)Creamy Avocado and W hite Bean WrapMashed white beans and avocado make the perfect hearty base for this wrap. A sprinkle of white cheddar and chipotles in adobo sauce give it a punch. (viaEatingWell)Chickpea Salad WrapSometimes, vegans and vegetarians miss meat. Thats where this recipe comes from an innovative vegan chef who once loved to eat tuna salad for lunch. Her loss is your gain. (viaOh She Glows)Old Bay Summer Tempeh WrapThe classic spices in this recipe will make your tempeh taste all-American. (viaFood Fitness Fresh Air)California Bean Burger Collard WrapYou could eat your favorite bean hamburger in a bun or you could unwrap a collard leaf, slather some hummus, slice in some avocado and put your burger on top of that. (viaEating Bird Food)Avocado Egg Salad WrapThe Pioneer Woman serves her egg salad on rye, but you can just as easily spoon it into a wrap and take it to work. (viaPioneer Woman)Baked Falafel Lettuce WrapA falafel-filled pita is one of lifes greatest indulgences. This baked ver sion makes it less of an indulgence and more of a weekday lunchtime possibility. (viaMyFitnessPal)Guacamole WrapFinally, this protein-packed wrap gets all of its good stuff from a unique guacamole recipe, which incorporates avocados and green peas. (viaGastrawnomica)This article was originally published on PunchedClocks.
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