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Cooking with Nancy O: Quick and Healthy Wraps in a Snap: Egg Salad and Pizza Fusion

Episode Summary

Healthy pizza wraps?? This week Nancy and Rick unveil a delightful surprise as they showcase two quick and nutritious wrap recipes crafted from the bounties of their tower garden. Discover the joy of preparing these effortlessly wholesome wraps, perfect for the entire family. What makes it even more exciting? These recipes are endlessly customizable, allowing you to experiment with various combinations for a fresh and tantalizing flavor experience every time. Tune in and elevate your culinary adventures with these delightful and health-conscious creations! Check out Nancy’s YouTube page to see the full cooking show and get even more out of this episode! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVlpkhwYOxk

Episode Notes

“It is my theory you can't get rid of fat. All you can do is move it around, like furniture." - Erma Bombeck

Episode Summary:

Healthy pizza wraps??

This week Nancy and Rick unveil a delightful surprise as they showcase two quick and nutritious wrap recipes crafted from the bounties of their tower garden. Discover the joy of preparing these effortlessly wholesome wraps, perfect for the entire family. What makes it even more exciting? These recipes are endlessly customizable, allowing you to experiment with various combinations for a fresh and tantalizing flavor experience every time. Tune in and elevate your culinary adventures with these delightful and health-conscious creations!

Check out Nancy’s YouTube page to see the full cooking show and get even more out of this episode! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVlpkhwYOxk

In This Episode:

The variety of produce you can grow at home on the tower garden.
How to make an egg salad lettuce wrap.
How to make a healthy pizza wrap.
How to dry your parsley.
Different wrap variations and ideas.

Today’s Recipes:

Quick and Nutritious Wraps

Egg Salad Wrap Recipe:

Ingredients:

3 hard-boiled eggs (use 2 yolks as per the recipe, or include the third for added richness)
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
3/4 cup yogurt
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Pepper to taste
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons diced onion (red onion preferred, or regular onion as a substitute)
2 stalks of celery, chopped
Fresh basil leaves
Bibb lettuce leaves for wrapping

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, yogurt, Dijon mustard, pepper, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
Add diced onion and chopped celery to the mixture. Stir until well combined.
Cut hard-boiled eggs into small pieces and add them to the bowl. Mix gently.
Sprinkle fresh basil on top for added flavor.
Take a Bibb lettuce leaf, place a smaller one on top, and either create a cup or roll it up for a wrap.
Enjoy your healthy and flavorful Egg Salad Wrap!

Pizza Wrap Recipe:

Ingredients:

1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
3/4 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup turkey pepperoni, cut into small pieces
Fresh basil leaves (about 1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon fresh oregano
Bibb lettuce leaves for wrapping

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, shredded mozzarella, turkey pepperoni, fresh basil, and fresh oregano. Mix well.
Take a Bibb lettuce leaf, place a smaller one on top, and layer the pizza mixture.
Roll up the lettuce to create a delicious Pizza Wrap.
Enjoy this low-calorie and creative twist on a pizza-inspired wrap!

Feel free to customize these recipes based on your preferences, and message us if you'd like more details or variations!

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