Creole Veggie Wraps w/ Salsa + Southern Peach Tea

When it's 95 degrees out, and I'm pressed for time, I love to make these delicious veggie wraps for a quick and healthy lunch. They are so versatile and you can use just about any fresh produce that you might have on hand, or you could add some shredded cheese, chunks of cooked chicken, or small cooked shrimp, for added protein. The variations are endless, just use your imagination! Serve with your favorite salsa. Cest bon, cher!

Creole Veggie Wraps

4 ( 8") flour tortillas

2 handfuls of fresh spinach or lettuce

1 small Roma tomato, sliced and cut in half

1 small onion, sliced and cut in half

1/2 small green or red bell pepper, coarsely chopped

1/2 small avocado, sliced and cut in half

1 small jalapeno, sliced

8 oz.'s cooked chicken, shrimp and/or shredded cheese

Salt to taste

Fresh herbs, (parsley, cilantro, or basil), chopped

Olive or canola oil cooking spray

Heat a medium skillet on low and spray with cooking spray. Place tortilla in skillet and add a line of spinach or lettuce, choice of protein, if desired, and a few jalapeno slices. Then add a line of tomatoes, onions, peppers, and avocados. Sprinkle with salt and fresh herbs. With a wide spatula, fold one side up, and then the other, and press down, gently. Cook for 2 minutes. Carefully turn and press down, gently and cook for 2 more minutes. Makes 4. Enjoy!

Southern Peach Tea

And as you can expect, your mouth might be begging for something cold and refreshing, to lessen the heat of those jalapenos! How about a nice big glass of Southern Peach Tea to wash it all down with, cher, and some cool watermelon for dessert!

Pour 2 cups of boiling water over 4 bags of Celestial Seasonings "Country Peach Passion" tea in a heat resistant container. Steep for for 4 to 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup sugar, while tea is still hot. Allow to cool and transfer to a 2 quart pitcher. Add one quart of cold water, ice cubes, and 1 large sliced, fresh peach and a handful of fresh mint leaves. Refrigerate for one hour, to let the flavor of the peaches blend. Stir before serving and garnish with mint leaves. Fabulous! 

I am sharing these over at Garden Variety Wednesday.