Awesome Chicken Gyro

Ingredients

• 1 container 2 % Greek yogurt
• 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 4 pita flatbreads
• 1/4 cup shredded rotissiere chicken
• Shredded iceberg lettuce
• Cucumber slices
• 1 tomato, sliced
• Onion slices

Preparation

1. Combine Greek yogurt and crumbled feta cheese.
2. Cut 4 pita flatbreads into 8 halves.
3. Spoon an equal amount of yogurt mixture into each half, 1/4 cup shredded rotissiere chicken, shredded iceberg lettuce and slices of cucumber, tomato and red onion.
4. Enjoy!

Chipotle Chicken Meatball Hero Rolls

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 cup unseasoned bread crumbs
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, seeded and chopped, plus 1 tbsp adobo
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 can (141/2 oz) diced tomatoes, fire-roasted or with chipotle
• 6 hero rolls (about 2 oz each), halved lengthwise
• 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese or sharp white cheddar

Preparation

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Line a baking sheet with nonstick foil.
3. In a large bowl, combine chicken, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, egg, chipotle, adobo, salt and oregano.
4. Form into 18 meatballs and place on prepared pan.
5. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.
6. Turn and bake an additional 10 minutes.
7. In a large saucepan, combine diced tomatoes and 1 cup water; bring to a boil.
8. Add meatballs and simmer on medium heat, covered, for 10 minutes.
9. Spoon 3 meatballs and some sauce into each roll.
10. Sprinkle 2 tbsp cheese over each and broil about 1 minute, until lightly browned and cheese is melted.
11. Serve immediately with any remaining sauce.

Salad In An Avocado

Ingredients

• Juice of one lime
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 pinch cayenne
• 1/4 cup yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup baby tomatoes, sliced
• 3 radishes, diced
• 1 avocado, halved and seeded
• 1 tablespoon cotija cheese
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon scallion, chopped

Preparation

1. Combine lime juice, cayenne, and garlic in small bowl.
2. Add yellow bell pepper, tomatoes, and radishes to bowl and mix.
3. Set avocado halves on plate. Garnish with crumbled cotija cheese, scallions, and cilantro.

Veggie Tortilla Roll-Ups

Ingredients

Hummus:

• 1 (15-oz) can chickpeas, (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 Tbsp tahini
• 3 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• ⅓ cup olive oil

Tortilla Roll-Ups:

• ½ cup hummus, (see above)
• 4 whole wheat tortillas
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and grated (about 1 cup)
• 1 avocado, sliced

Preparation

To make hummus:

1. Place the chickpeas, garlic, tahini paste, lemon juice, and salt in a food processor and pulse to combine.
2. Add the olive oil and pulse until smooth and creamy.

To make roll-ups:

1. Spread 2 tablespoons of hummus on each tortilla, taking care to cover the edges, since the hummus will act as a glue to hold the wrap together.
2. Sprinkle ¼ cup of the grated carrots along the closest edge of each tortilla, and lay ¼ of the avocado slices on top of the carrots.
3. Roll up, slice in half diagonally, and then serve.

Healthy Cobb Salad

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Diced avocados
• 10 liced cherry tomatoes
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 strip cooked organic turkey bacon
• 1 boiled egg, chopped

Preparation

1. Layer plate with baby spinach.
2. Add vertical layers of boiled egg, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, and the chicken breast.
3. Layer with balsamic vinegar.

Italian Themed Lunch

Ingredients

For the pasta sauce:

• 2 garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 can diced tomatoes (with juices, 28 ounces)
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons minced onions
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon basil

Preparation

1. In a pot, cook garlic in oil until golden.
2. Add remaining ingredients into the garlic and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Then add basil.