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Lean roast beef is a tasty way to pack iron into your lunch, especially when you pair it with a zesty pesto spread made with creamy ricotta and lots of chopped fresh parsley. Learn more about iron
Ingredients
1/2 cup
part skim ricotta cheese
125 mL
1/3 cup
chopped fresh parsley
75 mL
1/2 tsp
grated lemon zest
2 mL
2 tsp
fresh lemon juice
10 mL
1/4 tsp
minced garlic
1 mL
1/4 tsp
salt
1 mL
2
low fat whole wheat flour tortillas large (8-10 inch / 20-25 cm)
2
1
red bell pepper seeded and thinly sliced
1
6 oz
lean thinly sliced cooked roast beef
175 g
Directions
In small bowl, combine ricotta, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic and salt.
Spread half of pesto over each tortilla. Top with red peppers followed by roast beef. Fold in sides and roll up. (Wraps can be made up to 1 day ahead.) Cut in half on diagonal to serve.
Pregnant and breastfeeding Moms need certain nutrients to help build a strong foundation for their baby's development. So we're sharing new and exciting recipes that include them, from magnificent meals packed with protein to delicious dishes that include healthy fats. You may not be able to decide what's more fun, cooking or eating all these scrumptious meals.
Pregnant and breastfeeding Moms need certain nutrients to help build a strong foundation for their baby's development. So we're sharing new and exciting recipes that include them, from magnificent meals packed with protein to delicious dishes that include healthy fats. You may not be able to decide what's more fun, cooking or eating all these scrumptious meals.
