Pick a pocket.Does the thought of coming up with something interesting for tomorrow's lunch give you the willies wil·lies pl.n. Slang Feelings of uneasiness. Often used with the: The dark, dank cave gave me the willies. [Origin unknown. ? Here's how to put the zip back in your lunchbucket ... while squeezing in a few more vegetables. In most cases all you need to know is how to hold a fork and operate a can opener. * As with just about any sandwich stuffing, these will taste better if you keep the filling and bread separate until you're ready to eat. ARTICHOKES, ETC ETC - ExTendible Compiler. Fortran-like, macro extendible. "ETC - An Extendible Macro-Based Compiler", B.N. Dickman, Proc SJCC 38 (1971). . Feel free to substitute carrots, cucumbers, or any of your favorite vegetables. 1/4 cup red onion, sliced 1/2 cup red pepper, chopped 2 Tbs. canned black beans, rinsed (optional) 4 marinated artichoke hearts, chopped 1 toasted whole wheat pita Chop the vegetables, mix them together, and stuff them into the pita. Serves 1. PER SANDWICH Calories: 260 Total Fat: 5 grams Sat. Fat: 1 gram Fiber: 10 grams Sodium: 590 mg Cholesterol: 0 mg Carbohydrates: 48 grams Protein: 10 grants SORT-OF-EGG SALAD For an "eggier" taste, add one yolk yolk (yok) the stored nutrient of an oocyte or ovum. yolk n. The portion of the egg of an animal that consists of protein and fat from which the early embryo gets its main nourishment and of (and add 110 mg of cholesterol per sandwich). 6 eggs (whites only) 1 Tbs. light or low-fat mayonnaise 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 2 tsp. fresh dill, chopped (or 1/2 tsp. dried) 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 2 toasted whole wheat pitas Boil the eggs for 15 minutes. Run them under cold water and peel. Separate the whites from the yolks and discard the yolks. Chop the whites, combine them with the other ingredients, and stuff into the pitas. Serves 2. PER SANDWICH Calories: 250 Total Fat: 4 grams Sat. Fat: 1 gram Fiber: 5 grams Sodium: 600 rag Cholesterol: 0 mg Carbohydrates: 38 grams Protein: 17 grams RIGHT-ON RAITA rai·ta n. An Indian salad made with yogurt and chopped vegetables or fruits, such as cucumbers, spinach, or bananas. [Hindi r 1/2 cucumber, chopped 1/2 tomato, diced 1/4 cup plain fat-free or low-fat yogurt 1 Tbs. onion, chopped 1/2 Tbs. fresh cilantro, chopped (optional) 1 clove garlic, minced 2 toasted whole wheat pitas Combine all ingredients and stuff them into the two pitas. Serves 2. PER SANDWICH Calories: 210 Total Fat: 2 grams Sat. Fat: 0 grams Fiber: 6 grams Sodium: 370 mg Cholesterol: 0 mg Carbohydrates: 41 grams Protein: 9 grams HORSERADISH horseradish Hardy perennial plant (Armoracia lapathifolia) of the mustard family, native to Mediterranean lands and grown throughout the temperate zones. Its hotly pungent, fleshy root is used as a condiment and is traditionally considered medicinal. HEAVEN 3/4 cup spinach, chopped 1/4 cup marinated sweet red peppers, chopped 2 mushrooms, sliced 1/4 cup alfalfa sprouts 2 Tbs. plain fat-free or low-fat yogurt 2 tsp. prepared white horseradish 1 toasted whole wheat pita Mix the yogurt and horseradish. Combine with the remaining ingredients and stuff in the pita. Serves 1. PER SANDWICH Calories: 220 Total Fat: 2 grams Sat. Fat: 0 grams Fiber: 7 grams Sodium: 520 mg Cholesterol: 0 mg Carbohydrates: 43 grams Protein: 11 grams QUICK SANDWICHES * The Nutty Banana. Spread 1 Tbs. of reduced-fat peanut butter on a slice of whole wheat bread wheat bread n. A bread made from a mixture of white and whole-wheat flours. . Heat half a banana in the microwave for 30 seconds. Mash the banana with a fork and spread it on top of the peanut butter. Add the top slice of bread. * Cucumber & Friend. Slice half a cucumber and half a tomato. Spread 1 Tbs. of low-fat mayo on two slices of whole wheat bread. Assemble. * Hummus hum·mus also hum·us or hom·mos n. A smooth thick mixture of mashed chickpeas, tahini, oil, lemon juice, and garlic, used especially as a dip for pita. Among Us. Spread 3 Tbs. of hummus in a toasted whole wheat pita. Add at least 1/4 cup each: chopped or sliced red peppers red pepper: see pepper. , tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and any other vegetables that strike your fancy. QUICKER SANDWICHES * Spread reduced-fat peanut butter & shredded shred n. 1. A long irregular strip that is cut or torn off. 2. A small amount; a particle: not a shred of evidence. tr.v. carrot on whole wheat bread or a whole wheat English muffin. * Stuff a toasted pita with store-bought or homemade tabouli and fat-free yogurt. * Fill a toasted pita with fresh vegetables and beans from the salad bar. * Stuff a toasted pita with roasted red peppers from a jar. If you're feeling ambitious, add some lettuce and sliced onion. * Pile chopped zucchini zucchini Subspecies of Cucurbita pepo, dark green elongate summer squash in the gourd family, of great abundance in U.S. home gardens and supermarkets. The creeping vine has five-lobed leaves, tendrils, and large yellow flowers. , scallions, and tomatoes on lightly (non-fat) mayo'd rye bread. Dust with black pepper black pepper or pepper Perennial, woody climbing vine (Piper nigrum) of the family Piperaceae, native to India; also, the hotly pungent spice made from its berries. . |
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