Tip #2: Don't overlook those recipes

When you are really hungry it’s so easy to ignore the recipe provided on the back of a box or on the  vegetable can label. I’m very guilty of this.  I simply assume I won’t have any of the ingredients necessary for the suggested recipe, so why waste my time. 

A few days ago, when I was absentmindedly eating hummus and crackers, my eyes began to take control.  I was zoning out, but at the same time taking note of the recipe provided on the inside lid of the Sabra Classic Hummus container. The recipe was for a Mediterranean Chicken Wrap and I realized I had enough ingredients to make it.  (You have to just imagine my excitement, I now knew what I was making for dinner---heck yea!) Though, notice how I said “enough ingredients” and not exact ingredients. I had enough items to make it work, without sacrificing taste.

• The ingredients for the wrap as provided by Sabra Classic Hummus, are listed below on the left. If you are curious about more Sabra recipes, be sure to check out their website for a complete list.
•  The ingredients I used  are listed on the right:

½ boneless chicken breast                                     ½ boneless chicken breast                             

½ cup Italian dressing                                             ½ cup Italian dressing

1 your favorite wrap                                               1 hoagie roll

3 tablespoons Sabra  Hummus                               3 tablespoons Sabra Hummus

2 romaine lettuce leaves                                        1 slice of American cheese

2 large tomato slices                                              2 large tomato slices

Directions, also provided by Sabra with a few interjections from me:

1)      Marinate chicken in Italian dressing. Grill chicken thoroughly

2)      Cut chicken into thin slices

3)      Spread hummus on wrap (or hoagie—in my case)

4)      Place lettuce (or cheese or BOTH!), tomato slices and sliced chicken on top of hummus

5)      Roll the wrap (& if using a hoagie just fold together) and enjoy!

I was so glad that I aimlessly noticed this recipe. It really was as delicious as it looked, not to mention easy on the pocket. The container of hummus cost a little over $4. I already had chicken in the freezer that I bought packaged with 3 other chicken cutlets for a little over $5. I had Italian dressing in the fridge which cost just below $2. I bought a ¼ pound of American cheese for under $2, one tomato for under $1, and the bread for just about $4 (that package had 6 rolls in it!). If I really wanted to I could make this meal at least 3 more times and the only thing I’d have to buy is a tomato each time…now that’s convenient!

 So my tip for you tonight, is to notice those label recipes listed on the foods you are eating, it’ll provide you another night with food on the table, and money still in your pocket!