Healthy Teachings Kitchens presents two healthy recipes that are sure to pack a nutritious punch during National Nutrition Month or anytime. VA Dietitian Reut Cohen and team will teach you recipes to make a green smoothie and a Southwestern chicken wrap that are both high in protein, full of fiber and have tons of vitamins and minerals like Vitamin C and potassium. For more information on Healthy Teaching Kitchens or more recipes, please visit: www.nutrition.va.gov/Healthy_Teaching_Kitchen.asp. Southwestern Chicken Wrap Yield: 4 wraps Serving size: 1 wrap Ingredients ● 1 avocado ● 1 can (15 oz.) Black Beans Drained ● 2 cups cooked and Shredded Chicken (ie. Rotisserie Chicken) ● 1/2 tomato ● 1/2 red onion ● Salt ● Black pepper ● Lime Juice ● Canned jalapeno ● ¼ cup Greek yogurt ● 1 (10-inch) tomato wrap ● 8 oz. (40 leaves) spinach Directions 1. Cut tomatoes, avocado and red onion into thin slices. 2. Combine Greek yogurt with lime juice and canned jalapeno in a bowl. 3. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Instruction for preparing wrap 1. Place a 10” tortilla wrap on a clean, dry surface. Smear with yogurt dressing. 2. Place spinach leaves on top of dressing. 3. Place pulled chicken, black beans, tomato, avocado and red onion slices on top. 4. Roll wrap. 5. Enjoy! Nutrition Facts (Per Wrap) Calories: 234.6 Fat: 6 grams Protein: 11.3 grams Green Smoothie Yield: 2 (8 oz. portions) Ingredients • 2 cups baby spinach • 1 cup water • 1 cup pineapple chunks • 1 cup Greek yogurt • 1 medium ripe banana Directions 1. Put all ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth 2. Enjoy! Nutrition Facts Calories: 90 Protein: 13 gm We want to hear from you After you’ve had a chance to watch the recipes being prepared, let us know what you think in the comments and stay tuned for more healthy recipes. Do you have a healthy recipe? We’d love to hear from you! Share your healthy recipes in the comments, and it could be featured in a future Healthy Teaching Kitchen video. www.miami.va.gov/videos

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