Brown bag it * part 2
Today’s brown bag topic – SANDWICHES. Here are some suggestions for healthy, THM®-friendly lunches that appeal to all ages.
Sandwiches * the “bread”
- Whole grain bread – or whole grain flourless bread (Food for Life Ezekial 4:9 and Alvarado Street are both good, and there are others, too).
- Whole wheat pita and lavash both make great sandwiches. You may want to pack the filling separately, and assemble just before eating.
- Whole wheat or corn tortillas are great for wraps. Roll with filling, wrap tightly in wax paper; then twist ends.
- A big leaf of romaine or leaf lettuce is also really good for wraps. If you’re a little more daring, try nori, which is a sea veggie. Nori is sold in sheets that are perfect for wraps (we like to line it with a bit of lettuce and fill it just before eating).
- Crepes – don’t make them just for lunch, but if you have them leftover from dinner, they make good wraps, too.
Sandwiches * the filling
- Many schools no longer allow peanut products, so try almond butter or another nut butter. One favorite – Trader Joe’s Cashew Macadamia Butter. Top with finely shredded veggies (carrot, zucchini, cucumber, red pepper) instead of jelly. Or apple slices. Or banana slices.
- Tuna salad, egg salad, chicken salad – for a kick, add diced green chiles instead of relish (thanks MplsMom for that idea!).
- Smashed garbanzo salad (mock tuna?) – add a little red onion for extra flavor. This is a good vegan filling.
- Hummus and veggies (spinach, cucumber, tomato, sprouts, red pepper).
- Avocado and tomato. Add cucumber for more crunch.
- Grilled veggies.
- Meat and cheese analogs (fake lunchmeat and fake cheese) are okay for a change, but real food is preferable.
- Include a leaf of lettuce and a slice of tomato, or even avocado, in a separate container to add just before eating.
