Beat the Lunch Crunch

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Weight Watchers Amy Smith joined the First News Sunday show to talk about how to get your kids out the door quickly in the morning with a healthy lunch.

Most people are rushing in the morning to get out the door and often times just give their kids a couple bucks to have them eat school lunch.  Amy brought in a couple items that are quick and easy to make and the recipes are below.

Stoplight Pita Sandwiches:

Serves: 3  Prep:10 minutes  Kids love miniatures and this spread makes a delicious sandwich packed with protein and veggies.

1 cup famer cheese

½  red bell pepper, diced

½  yellow bell pepper, diced

¼ cup shredded, reduced fat cheddar cheese

2 scallions, trimmed and diced

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

3 mini whole wheat pita breads, halved

Stir the farmer cheese, bell peppers, cheddar, scallions, and black pepper together in a medium bowl.  Divide the mixture among the pita halves.

Per serving (2 pita halves) : 251 cal.

Turkey and Cheddar Wrap:

PointsPlus Value 7

Prep time:  10 minutes  Cook time: 0 minutes  Serves: 2

1 ½ Tbsp. reduced-calorie mayonnaise

2 tsp. mustard, coarse-grain

2 medium whole wheat tortilla(s), warmed according to package directions

4 oz cooked turkey breast with skin, chopped

1/4 tsp table salt

1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground (or to taste)

1/2 cup(s) fresh tomato(es), diced

2 Tbsp uncooked red onion(s), diced

1 cup(s) fresh lettuce

3 Tbsp low-fat shredded cheddar cheese, sharp-variety

In a small cup, combine mayonnaise and mustard. Lay tortillas on a cutting board; spread with mustard mixture. Top tortillas with turkey, placing it about 1-inch from edges; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top turkey with tomatoes, onion, lettuce and cheese. Tuck in sides of tortilla and then roll it up tightly; cut in half on a diagonal. Yields 2 halves per serving