Nutrition is one of my favorite topics, especially as the Sun transits through, great-ways-to-do-it-better Virgo. Feeding your children fresh, healthy food is just as vital as what you feed their minds! So, let this be the year that revolutionizes school lunches, I guarantee we will reap the benefits. Virgo=opportunity! In Virgo ignoring what needs to be remedied now (remember Katrina?) can cause major problems down the line. Here’s a great school bag lunch from Nutritarian Dr. Fuhrman.
HUMMUS AND RED PEPPER PITA TRIANGLES
Pita triangles stuffed with hummus, red pepper, carrots and leafy greens make a tasty, easy to prepare and nutritious lunch to keep your and your children strong and healthy!
Serves: 4
For the Hummus:
1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas or 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added or low sodium chickpeas, drained
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, chopped
2 tablespoons unhulled sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
For the Pita Triangles:
4 (100% whole grain) pitas, split in half crosswise
1 small red pepper, finely chopped
2 carrots, grated
2 cups baby spinach leaves, or lettuce
Blend hummus ingredients in a high-powered blender until smooth and creamy. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water if needed to adjust consistency.Spread pita halves with hummus and top with chopped red pepper, grated carrot, spinach and the other half of the pita. Cut into quarters.Note: For a change of pace, make wraps using 100% whole grain tortillas.
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