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The Power of Protein
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Listed is a recipe idea to keep you running!
"Wrap Up Your Run" with a:
ROAST BEEF & VEGGIE WRAP
Total preparation and cooking time: 25 minutes
16 thin slices deli roast beef (about 12 ounces)
2 cups shredded broccoli slaw
1/4 cup prepared reduced fat ranch dressing
1 container (8 ounces) reduced fat whipped cream cheese
2 tablespoons prepared reduced fat ranch dressing
4 flour tortillas (10-inch diameter)
1. Place the broccoli slaw and 1/4 cup ranch dressing in a medium bowl. Toss with 2 forks to coat evenly.
2. Place the cream cheese and 2 tablespoons ranch dressing in a small bowl. Stir with a wire whisk; mix well.
3. Place 1 tortilla on a cutting board or other flat surface. Spread about 1/4 cup of the cream cheese mixture on the tortilla using a rubber spatula.
4. Place 4 roast beef slices in an even layer on top of the cream cheese.
5. Place 1/3 cup of the broccoli mixture on top of the roast beef. Spread the broccoli mixture in an even layer, using the back of a spoon.
6. Starting at the bottom edge, roll tortilla up tightly to enclose filling.
7. Repeat steps 3 through 6 to make a total of 4 wraps. Refrigerate up to 2 hours. Keep chilled until serving time.
Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information per serving: 517 calories; 22 g fat (9 g saturated fat; 6 g monounsaturated fat); 68 mg cholesterol; 1497 mg sodium; 49 g carbohydrate; 4 g fiber; 28 g protein; 3.9 mg niacin; 0.08 mg vitamin B6; 0.3 mcg vitamin B12; 4.9 mg iron; 18.3 mcg selenium; 0.8 mg zinc.
This recipe is an excellent source of protein, iron and selenium; and a good source of fiber and niacin. |
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