Quick Turkey & Cheddar Wrap with Crisp Veggie Sticks
Sliced deli turkey, shredded cheddar, and fresh lettuce rolled into a warm whole-wheat wrap, served with crisp carrot and cucumber sticks. A refreshing 10-minute dinner packed with satisfying protein and high-fiber crunch.
Prep
10 min
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Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Tiff + Lila
Tiff created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
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Total
10 min
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Next: Lay the whole-wheat tortilla flat on a…
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Lay the whole-wheat tortilla flat on a…
Lay the whole-wheat tortilla flat on a clean cutting board or plate.
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Spread light mayonnaise evenly across the middle…
Spread light mayonnaise evenly across the middle of the tortilla, leaving 1 inch (2.5cm) clear around the border.
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Layer sliced deli turkey breast
Layer sliced deli turkey breast, shredded cheddar cheese, and shredded romaine lettuce down the center.
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Fold in two opposite sides of the…
Fold in two opposite sides of the tortilla over the filling, then roll tightly from the bottom up to enclose into a neat wrap.
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Slice the wrap diagonally in half using…
Slice the wrap diagonally in half using a sharp knife.
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Trim the ends of the medium carrot…
Trim the ends of the medium carrot and medium cucumber, then cut each lengthwise into sturdy 3-inch (7.5cm) sticks.
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Transfer the halved wrap and raw veggie…
Transfer the halved wrap and raw veggie sticks onto a dinner plate and serve immediately.
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