Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Chicken, Feta, and Sun Dried Tomato Wraps


Amy made these and found them delicious.  Perfect item to make ahead, wrap, and store in the fridge.  Easy to grab and go!
Serves 4/324 calories


  • 2 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato dressing
  • 8 sun-dried tomatoes (not oil packed)
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 4 cups loosely packed torn fresh spinach
  • 4 (10 inch) whole wheat tortillas
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato dressing

Directions

  1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine chicken breasts and 1/4 cup dressing. Seal, and refrigerate for several hours.
  2. Preheat grill for high heat. Combine sun-dried tomatoes and hot water in a small bowl. Set aside for 10 minutes, drain, and cut tomatoes into thin slices.
  3. Lightly oil grill grate. Discard marinade, and place chicken on grill. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, or until done.
  4. Cut chicken into strips, and place in a medium bowl with sliced tomatoes, feta, and spinach. Toss with remaining 1/4 cup dressing. Distribute mixture between the four tortillas, and wrap. Either cut in half and enjoy cold, or place briefly back on grill until the tortilla turns warm and crispy.

Energizing Cereal Bars

Another great recipe from Mary the dietician.  At 132 calories, these are a great snack, and much healthier (and more delicious) than your run of the mill pre-packaged bar.  I didn't know how to make them look appetizing in a photo.  Promise, they are tasty!

1-2/3 c. cereal (any bran flake-- I used Special K)
1 c. chopped dates (You could substitute or add any dried fruit such as golden raisins-- chopped or apricots.  Note that a lot of these have added sugar, which equals extra calories.)
1/4 c. brown sugar
2 T. honey
1/4 c. unsweetened applesauce
4 T. canola oil
1 t. vanilla
1/2 c. whole wheat flour
1-2 t ground cinnamon
dash of salt
1 egg

Line 13x9 pan with foil and spray.
Combine dry ingredients.  Mix in wet ingredients.  Spread in lined pan.   Bake at 325 for 20-25 min, until edges are browned.  Cool completely and cut into 16 bars.  Can be wrapped individually and stored or frozen.  (I enjoy eating them frozen)