Tips for Making Healthier Lunches

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Now that school is back in session, everybody is short on time.  And taking the time to make a healthy lunch for yourself or the kids, is a challenge.

If you're running out of ideas for school lunches, Nancy Good with Weight Watchers here with some low-calorie recipes. 

Watch the attached video to see her tips.  Check out her idea for salad in a jar!

RECIPES

Stoplight Pita Sandwiches:
Serves: 3   Prep:10 minutes
Kids love miniatures and this spread makes a delicious sandwich packed with protein and veggies.

1 cup farmer cheese
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup shredded, reduced fat cheddar cheese
2 scallions, trimmed and diced
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
3 mini whole wheat pita breads, halved

Stir the farmer cheese, bell peppers, cheddar, scallions, and black pepper together in a medium bowl. Divide the mixture among the pita halves.
Per serving (2 pita halves) : 251 cal


Turkey and Cheddar Wrap
(WW PointsPlus Value 7)
Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 0 min Serves: 2

1 1/2 Tbsp reduced-calorie mayonnaise
2 tsp mustard, coarse-grain
2 medium whole wheat tortilla(s), warmed according to package directions
4 oz cooked turkey breast with skin, chopped
1/4 tsp table salt 1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground (or to taste)
1/2 cup(s) fresh tomato(es), diced
2 Tbsp uncooked red onion(s), diced 1 cup(s) fresh lettuce
3 Tbsp low-fat shredded Cheddar cheese, sharp-variety

 In a small cup, combine mayonnaise and mustard. Lay tortillas on a cutting board; spread with mustard mixture. Top tortillas with turkey, placing it about 1-inch from edges; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top turkey with tomatoes, onion, lettuce and cheese.
Tuck in sides of tortilla and then roll it up tightly; cut in half on a diagonal. Yields 2 halves per serving