There are good calories and bad calories, and this month’s Mango-Cucumber Wrap is an example of … good calories!
The many benefits of this recipe are that it boosts your fruit and vegetable intake, it increases your energy, and it’s an excellent source of fiber, which are important for a healthy digestive system and the regulation of blood sugar. Plus, the mango and mint flavors are sure to please your family or guests!
Ingredients:
- 1 carrot
- 1 mango
- 1 cucumber
- 4 romaine lettuce leaves
- mint leaves
- 1 lemon wedge
Preparation:
1. Wash carrot, mango, and cucumber. Peel off cucumber skin, cut it in half and take out the seeds. Peel mango and carrot skin.
2. Cut cucumber, carrot and mango into thin strips, and set them aside in a bowl.
3. Do one roll at a time. Place 1 leaf of romaine lettuce on a plate. Put prepared fruits and vegetables in the middle, top with a sprig of mint and wrap into a roll.
4. Squeeze lemon wedge over roll and serve.
Makes 4 servings.
1 serving= 1 wrap
Calories per serving: 89