Cooking for One

California Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These wraps are not only delectable, but nutritious, satisfying, and quick and easy to assemble. If you have a green thumb, use as many fresh ingredients from your garden. The greens, oregano, radishes and green onions all came from our garden! Still too early for tomatoes! I encourage you to try these delicious wraps!

2 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled and sliced (marinated with olive oil, lemon and seasonings to taste)
Large lettuce leafs, such as: swiss chard, dinosaur kale, green leaf or romaine
3/4 – 1 cup of grape tomatoes, halved (marinated with 1 T. olive oil, lots of fresh oregano, garlic powder, salt & pepper to taste)
1 mashed avocado, mixed with 1/4 chopped jalepeno, squeeze of lime and garlic powder, & sea salt
Toppings: Chipoltle ranch dressing, green salsa, sliced radishes, chopped cilantro, green onions, feta cheese

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Assemble by placing lettuce leaves on a dinner plate and layer with the above ingredients. Serve with tortilla chips to scoop up the filling that has fallen out of your lettuce leaf! Every bite is deliciousness times one thousand! Bon Appetite!

Egg n’ Oats

Shared by my friend, Betsy Allen DiFabio, developed by her dietitian daughter, and tweaked by me! This is a fluffy, healthy pancake that contains protein, calcium, whole grains, and fruit – a perfect way to start the day!

1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup soy, almond, or coconut milk
1/3 cup rolled oats (the recipe calls for traditional, but I used quick)
1/2 tsp. maple syrup or honey (optional)
1/4 tsp. cinnamon and/or nutmeg (optional)
Mix well in a glass bowl and microwave 2″ on high.

Top with your choice of fruit. I used peaches and blueberries and sprinkled with walnuts.

You can totally make this your own by adding your choice of sweeteners, spices (pumpkin spice, topped with apples would be a delicious fall option), fruit, and nuts. Enjoy!