Hikers in a Sleeping Bag
Children will need help from an adult! Don't forget to drink water while you hike.
Yield: 4 servings
Serving Size: 1 tortilla
Prep Time: 10 minutes
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Ingredients:
- 4 four- to six-inch whole wheat tortillas
- 4 slices of your favorite lunch meat
- 4 ounces low-fat cheese slices (cheddar, American, Swiss, or your favorite)
- 2 tomatoes (washed and sliced)
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce (try a dark green lettuce, like romaine)
- Optional: add a pickle
spear to your wrap for extra crunch
Equipment:
- Knife
- Plastic wrap
- String
Directions:
- Place one slice of lunch meat on each tortilla.
- Place one slice of cheese on top of the lunch meat.
- Place two tomato slices on top of the cheese.
- Add 1/8 cup of lettuce.
- Fold bottom of tortilla in and roll tortilla tightly (tomato, or hiker’s head, should “peek out”).
- Tie tortilla in place with a piece of clean string.
To Serve:
- Wrap individual servings in plastic wrap. Remember to remove the string before eating. Also, pack the wrap with a frozen water bottle or ice pack in an insulated container to keep it cold on the trail.
Nutritional Facts:
Calories: 210
Total Fat: 2g
Protein: 27g
Saturated Fat: <1g
Sodium: 1530mg
Cholesterol: 35mg
Vitamin A: 20%
Carbohydrate: 30g
Calcium: 15%
Fiber: 3g
Vitamin C: 35%
Sugars: 7g
Iron:
10%
Fun Fact: Eating tomatoes are a great way to keep your
heart healthy and your memory sharp.
