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Obesity Discussion · 01-29-06, 02:51 AM

Roasted red pepper and chicken wrap
Dietitian's tip: To roast red peppers, place the bell peppers on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Broil (grill), turning frequently with tongs until the skin blackens all over, about 10 minutes. Transfer the pepper to a covered bowl or place in a paper bag and close. Let steam until the skin loosens, about 10 minutes. Peel, cover and refrigerate until needed.

SERVES 2
Ingredients
4 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips 1/2 inch wide and 2 inches long
2 flour tortillas (spinach, garlic and herb, or pesto-flavored), 10 inches in diameter
2 tablespoons hummus
1 cup lettuce leaves
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1 roasted red bell pepper, cut into slices

Directions
Spray a small nonstick frying pan with cooking spray. Add the chicken and saute over medium-high heat until the chicken is lightly browned and opaque throughout. Set aside.

Heat a dry, large frying pan (without a nonstick surface) over medium heat. Add 1 tortilla to the hot pan and heat until softened, about 20 seconds per side. Repeat with the other tortilla.

To serve, place a warmed tortilla on each plate. Spread 1 tablespoon of the hummus on the tortilla. Then add half of the chicken, lettuce, tomatoes and roasted pepper to make each wrap. Fold in the sides and the bottom of the tortilla up over the filling, then roll to close. Cut each wrap in half crosswise and serve immediately.

Nutritional Analysis(per serving)Calories 350 Cholesterol 33 mg
Protein 21 g Sodium 424 mg
Carbohydrate 49 g Fiber 5 g
Total fat 7 g Potassium 539 mg
Saturated fat 2 g Calcium 56 mg
Monounsaturated fat 4 g

MAYO CLINIC HEALTHY WEIGHT PYRAMID SERVINGS
Vegetables 1
Carbohydrates 3
Protein and dairy 1

Your healthy weight pyramid: A tool for weight loss
A sample menu using the Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid
DIABETES MEAL PLAN EXCHANGES
Starches 3
Nonstarchy vegetables 1
Meat and meat substitutes 2

Your diabetes meal plan: Exchange lists
DASH EATING PLAN SERVINGS
Grains and grain products 3
Vegetables 1
Meats, poultry and fish 1

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01-29-06, 02:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
Obesity Discussion Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,955 Weight Statistics 8/1/2006 Start Date: 185 lb Start Weight: 152 lb Current Weight: 155 lb Goal Weight: -33 lb Weight Loss: 5/1/2007 Goal Date:	Roasted red pepper and chicken wrap Roasted red pepper and chicken wrap Dietitian's tip: To roast red peppers, place the bell peppers on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Broil (grill), turning frequently with tongs until the skin blackens all over, about 10 minutes. Transfer the pepper to a covered bowl or place in a paper bag and close. Let steam until the skin loosens, about 10 minutes. Peel, cover and refrigerate until needed. SERVES 2 Ingredients 4 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips 1/2 inch wide and 2 inches long 2 flour tortillas (spinach, garlic and herb, or pesto-flavored), 10 inches in diameter 2 tablespoons hummus 1 cup lettuce leaves 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes 1 roasted red bell pepper, cut into slices Directions Spray a small nonstick frying pan with cooking spray. Add the chicken and saute over medium-high heat until the chicken is lightly browned and opaque throughout. Set aside. Heat a dry, large frying pan (without a nonstick surface) over medium heat. Add 1 tortilla to the hot pan and heat until softened, about 20 seconds per side. Repeat with the other tortilla. To serve, place a warmed tortilla on each plate. Spread 1 tablespoon of the hummus on the tortilla. Then add half of the chicken, lettuce, tomatoes and roasted pepper to make each wrap. Fold in the sides and the bottom of the tortilla up over the filling, then roll to close. Cut each wrap in half crosswise and serve immediately. Nutritional Analysis(per serving)Calories 350 Cholesterol 33 mg Protein 21 g Sodium 424 mg Carbohydrate 49 g Fiber 5 g Total fat 7 g Potassium 539 mg Saturated fat 2 g Calcium 56 mg Monounsaturated fat 4 g MAYO CLINIC HEALTHY WEIGHT PYRAMID SERVINGS Vegetables 1 Carbohydrates 3 Protein and dairy 1 Your healthy weight pyramid: A tool for weight loss A sample menu using the Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid DIABETES MEAL PLAN EXCHANGES Starches 3 Nonstarchy vegetables 1 Meat and meat substitutes 2 Your diabetes meal plan: Exchange lists DASH EATING PLAN SERVINGS Grains and grain products 3 Vegetables 1 Meats, poultry and fish 1 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hea...ecipes/NU00430 __________________