Heart healthy recipe: Simple rice and veggie wrap

Rice wrap

A wrap is a quick and easy way to fit in the nutrients and fiber from a variety of vegetables. Adding extra vegetables increases how much fiber a meal has, which can lower your blood cholesterol levels and keep you full for longer. 

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup white rice (uncooked)
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 cup red pepper, diced
  • 3/4 cup zucchini, diced
  • 3/4 cup yellow squash, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3/4 cup tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons red onion, minced
  • 2 teaspoons cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 4  whole wheat tortillas
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions:

  1. Cook rice. Combine with basil and set aside.
  2. Arrange red pepper, zucchini, squash and onion in a single layer on baking sheet. Broil for 12 minutes. 
  3. Spoon vegetables into a large bowl. Drizzle with vinegar and oil, toss to coat.
  4. Combine tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt and garlic in a small bowl. Set aside.
  5. Warm tortillas. 
  6. Place a quarter of the rice, tomato mixture and vegetable mixture into each tortilla. 
  7. Add a tablespoon of feta into each tortilla.
  8. Wrap and eat.