This Tuna Power Wrap is a quick and healthy lunch and is protein-packed, giving you the energy you need to get through your day!
I first had a similar wrap to this from the premade meals section at Trader Joe's. You know the spot-- with all the delicious salads and sandwiches that are great for easy lunches and snacks! As much as I love that section, I knew I could create this wrap at home, at a better price, and without the need for single-use plastic.
So what makes this wrap a "power" wrap?
Well, it has a great mix of protein, greens, and carbs! All of these together help increase satiety and give you energy.
Tuna is a great source of protein. In fact, it is an almost pure protein food! One can of Starkist tuna contains 16 grams of protein. Here I mixed it with mayo, but you can also use greek yogurt like in this Healthy Greek Yogurt Tuna Salad.
To up the protein even more, I added sliced hardboiled egg. Each wrap has one hardboiled egg, about 6 grams of protein. Here or instructions for simple to make Ninja Foodi Hard Boiled Eggs. They can be made in any Instant Pot or pressure cooker.
Leafy greens are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, but are low in calories. I used Spring Mix. These baby lettuces are tender and versatile. They go as a great compliment to the tuna.
And finally-- the wrap. Carbs are not the enemy. Your body needs them to have energy. There are definitely some carbs that are better than others. A thin wrap, with whole ingredients like this one from Tortilla Fresca, is a great option. We buy ours at Costco.
Tuna Power Wrap
Ingredients
- 2 cans tuna
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 2 tortillas
- 10 cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 hard boiled eggs
- 1 cup Spring Mix
Instructions
- Heat tortillas in a dry pan so they are more pliable.
- Remove from heat and place on a plate.
- Mix tuna with mayo, and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Place half of tuna on each tortilla, along with 5 cherry tomatoes sliced in half, 1 hard boiled egg sliced, and ½ cup of Spring Mix. .
- Wrap and serve, or refrigerate for later.
Melissa Szymczak says
What a great idea for a healthy lunch! I try to always have one of those greens mixes on hand. I didn’t know they made uncooked organic tortillas! Do they taste different than the others they sell “ cooked”? Do you buy in coolers at Costco? Thanks for sharing!
joanne says
this is. welcome change from chicken wraps even if there good are the tortas flour or corn I would use flour or maybe try flavor torts too sounds delicious
Sarah says
They are flour! A flavored one would be great too, maybe spinach or red pepper.
Sarah says
They taste even better! Michael doesn't want to buy anything else now. And I like that they don't have all of the unnecessary ingredients. They are in the coolers, by the cheeses!
TRINITY F GORZ says
Looks like a great idea for lunch! Love wraps! Have you ever tried Flatout brand of wraps(Tortillas) some flavors are better than others, lower carbs. They have a thin pizza crust that i use to make a skinny tuna melt that is yummy!
Sarah says
I have not! Where do you buy them?
TRINITY F GORZ says
i have bought them at jewel in the past by the deli. I'm sure alot of stores carry them.