Turkey Avocado Wraps

by Liz Revilla
Vertex Education Ambassador, Nutrition

INGREDIENTS

1 whole wheat tortilla
2 Tbsp mashed avocado
2 oz deli turkey breast, thinly sliced
Select your toppings
1 slice Provolone Cheese
1⁄2 cup baby spinach, thinly sliced
1⁄4 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1⁄4 cup carrots, shredded

DIRECTIONS

• Place the tortilla on a plate and spread
mashed avocado down the middle.
• Layer the turkey breast and cheese on
the tortilla.
• Then layer the spinach, red pepper, and
carrots on top.
• Roll up the tortilla and enjoy!

NUTRITIONAL FACTS

1 SERVING
Calories: 360 calories
Protein: 26 grams
Carbohydrates: 35 grams
Fat: 13 grams

CALORIE CONSIDERATIONS

• To INCREASE calories: Increase to 4 Tbsp mashed avocado and 2 slices provolone cheese (+150 calories).
• To DECREASE calories: Omit tortilla and wrap everything inside turkey slices (-110 calories).

GLUTEN FREE OPTION

Use a gluten free tortilla instead of a whole wheat tortilla.

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Did you know….

An avocado has more potassium than a banana? It’s true! Avocados have a whopping 975 milligrams of potassium, whereas a banana typically has 544 milligrams.

There are different varieties of avocados? Avocados’ taste and texture depend on the region they’re from. Florida-grown avocados are lower in fat and firmer, while Hass avocados, from Mexico, are perfect for mashing and whipping.

There’s a secret trick to ripening them quickly? Need to ripen that avocado ASAP? Place it in a brown paper bag with a banana or two. The bananas will release ethylene gas, a natural plant hormone that aids in ripening fruit.