Prep time: 8 minutes

What you need:

  • 1 whole-wheat tortilla, 7" diameter
  • 2 tablespoons hummus
  • 1 leaf of romaine lettuce
  • 1 slice turkey lunchmeat
  • 1 slice ham lunchmeat
  • 1 slice Swiss cheese
  • 2 tomato slices

Equipment and supplies:

  • 1 butter knife

What to do:

  1. Place tortilla on a flat surface.
  2. Spread hummus on one side of tortilla.
  3. Lay the lettuce, turkey, ham, Swiss cheese, and tomato on top of the hummus.
  4. Roll the tortilla in the shape of a cylinder.

Nutritional analysis (per serving):

  • 320 calories
  • 20g protein
  • 13g fat
  • 5g sat. fat
  • 30g carbohydrate
  • 5g fiber
  • 45mg cholesterol
  • 1340mg sodium
  • 3g sugars

Serves: 1

Serving size: 1 sandwich

Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.

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