Healthy lunches can be tricky. On the go or at work, wraps are one of the easiest and fastest options. Using lettuce for the outside wrapping can be a way to keep it lighter and add in some extra vitamins and minerals. Romaine, as used here, has a very light flavor that compliments but does not overwhelm the end result. These are easily made portable by putting the inside stuffing into a sealed container and bringing the lettuce in a separate small bag. The stuffing can then be warmed up or eaten cold.
Millet, a gluten free grain similar to but much cheaper than quinoa provides the base. It has a mild nutty flavor and it works well because the individual grains are small and slightly sticky so they stay together better in wraps than larger grains like rice do. Unlike most grains which are acidic in the body, millet is alkaline and therefore helps maintain proper blood pH, which helps with energy levels, digestion, healthy weight maintenance and several other functions. Plus it has more protein per serving than most other grains so it helps one to power through the afternoon. The bacon adds lots of flavor and some B vitamins, but make sure to get good quality as it will have less unnatural preservatives.
- ½ cup cherry tomates, sliced widthwise
- ¾ cup millet
- 1 tablespoon green onion, finely chopped
- 1½ teaspoon raw apple cider vinegar
- 1½ grainy mustard
- 3 tablespoons regular mayo (watch out for soy and added sugars)
- 6 thick slices of bacon
- 6 large pieces of romaine lettuce (the outer leaves are largest and most malleable)
- Put the millet in a medium sized pot with 1½ cups water and bring to a boil on the stove over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover and let simmer for 20 minutes. Now cook the bacon over medium heat in a large skillet until desired crispiness is reached and then blot excess oils between paper towel and cut into little pieces. Once the millet is cooked, set aside for 10 minutes with the lid still on. Next mix in all the other ingredients and spoon into washed and dried romaine leaves. It should make around 6 wraps.