Fun with Fruits and Veggies

on May 21, 2009

Lunch was delightful AND packed with fruits and veggies — something I’ve intensely craving lately.

The star of the show was a steamed asparagus, tomato, and Sabra hummus whole wheat wrap.

What a fun way to sneak in some greens into a wrap BESIDES lettuce!

Plus, a plum and grapes:

And an Adora calcium dark chocolate:

I’ve had the Adora calcium milk chocolate, and I must say the dark chocolate is much, much better. A fun way to get my calcium in!

What’s your favorite fruit and your favorite vegetable?

Mine are: watermelon and carrots.

{ 52 comments }

Julie May 21, 2009, 8:52 am
bananas and broccoli…cantaloupe is a close second for fruit though.
sloank May 21, 2009, 9:02 am
That’s a hard one, I love all fruit!! I’ll have to say peaches, simply because that’s an old nickname I had haha. And favorite veggies… carrots, by far!!!

Random questions: First off, what type of wrap are you using?? Also, your lunches always look so scrumptious and detailed… how do you find time to make them during youru busy work day??
Caitlin at Healthy Tipping Point May 21, 2009, 9:05 am
sloank – its wrap from the makers of flat out (i think?)

honestly that lunch took five minutes to make! it was so easy.
runnerskitchen May 21, 2009, 9:05 am
Your wraps always look so good! I need to buy some hummus ASAP, so I can make my own. Fruit and veggie-based meals are so refreshing on hot days 🙂
Trish May 21, 2009, 9:09 am
Peaches and sweet potatoes -if I had to pick just one for each.
Balance, Joy and Delicias! May 21, 2009, 9:14 am
favorite fruit: strawberries and fav veggie: kabocha (if it can be considered as veggie) 🙂
Erica May 21, 2009, 9:17 am
Lunch looks awesome! I eat so many fruits and veggies…its hard to pick favorites! Apples, pineapple, brussels, peppers
Victoria May 21, 2009, 9:17 am
Strawberries and artichokes.
Mica May 21, 2009, 9:22 am
It’s funny that your wrap had asparagus because it is one of my LEAST favorite vegetables…because it makes my pee smell funny. (And because I don’t like the taste.) I’m glad that you like it though!
SuzanneRN May 21, 2009, 9:22 am
Tough decision! But the first that come to mind– are granny smith apples and corn (fresh corn on the cob!!)
The Decayed Gentlewoman May 21, 2009, 9:23 am
It is so hard to pick a favorite- I’ll go with rasberries and spinach.

I seriously need to make that wrap for lunch sometime soon! It looks amazing.
How do you get your wraps to wrap up so neatly? Mine always fall apart. I’m sure I put too much stuff in it, but I can’t help myself.
My decidedly non-pretty wrap today (and all week, to be honest) has has tomato, spinach, roasted zucchini and yellow squash, black beans, hot sauce, and a slice of pepper jack cheese. Yum!
K from ksgoodeats May 21, 2009, 9:23 am
Right now my favorite fruits are apples and my favorite veggies are mushrooms (particularly with hummus!)
Andrea May 21, 2009, 9:24 am
Mine is a tie between corn on the cob and asparagus… favorite fruit is watermelon!

Your lunch looks delish!
Claire May 21, 2009, 9:25 am
Hmmmm…it really depends on my mood! I love strawberries and zucchini.
lovelo May 21, 2009, 9:29 am
My favorite fruit is pinnaple- my favorite vegetable is green beans- steamed are amazing
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Katherine May 21, 2009, 9:31 am
Either strawberries or nectarines, or cherries…hmm…or plums! If I had to choose the one I’d like most at this moment though, I think it’d have to be a plum, thanks to your lunchtime inspiration! My favorite veggies are cucumbers and sweet potatoes, the first during the summer and the potatoes during the cooler months.

Enjoy your lunch and have a wonderful afternoon!
Nicole (anotheronebitesthecrust.wordpress.com) May 21, 2009, 9:33 am
I looooove grapes, avocado, english cucumbers, and carrots! I love all veggies and fruits. Mmmm.
Niki May 21, 2009, 9:36 am
Favorite fruit by far is a banana! And fav veggie is tomato(even tho I think this is considered a fruit!)
Peanuts & Crackerjacks May 21, 2009, 9:36 am
Bananas and asparagus
Recipes For Creativity May 21, 2009, 9:41 am
Fav Fruit: Jeez, I can’t pick one. Berries of all sorts. Peaches. I don’t like melon, though.

Vegetable:Asparagus…no, sweet potatoes. No, artichokes. Or tomatoes?

This is too much thought for me this afternoon 🙂
Krista May 21, 2009, 9:46 am
Strawberries and asparagus!!!
Lesi May 21, 2009, 9:46 am
Asparagus: Most definately. Even though your pee smells even if you go to the bathroom only five minutes later. And for fruit: plums, but they have to be perfectly ripe…

Great posts yesterday 😉
seesaraheat May 21, 2009, 9:48 am
Mine are kinda boring…bananas and carrots! 🙂 But truthfully, there’s not a fruit or veg out there I don’t like!
Stacey May 21, 2009, 9:51 am
My favorite fruit is banana and my favorite veggie is spinach!

I never thought to put asparagus in a wrap before, I’ll have to try that out!
Thinspired May 21, 2009, 9:52 am
Lunch looks yummy 🙂 I had asparagus in a sandwich today, too. It is up there as one of my favorite veggies I think. Fruit is just too tough…pineapple? Bananas? I love it all!

I loved the “end the fat talk” series. You’ve affected more people than you know, I think!
Kayla May 21, 2009, 9:58 am
bananas and carrots…. both of which are in my lunch today 🙂
elliebelle May 21, 2009, 10:06 am
Ooo, your lunch looks good! Hmm, favorite fruit – probably fresh peaches, and then for veggies – green beans or avocados (is that even considered a veggie?)
Brandi May 21, 2009, 10:15 am
i love the idea of asparagus on a sandwich – I need to to try it.

Favorite fruit: berries!
favorite veggie: broccoli
iowagirleats May 21, 2009, 10:24 am
Fave fruit: Mango, fave veggie: roasted brussel sprouts! Love your wrap! 🙂
Matt May 21, 2009, 10:28 am
Bananas and brocolli… followed closely by blueberries and edamame.
Megan May 21, 2009, 10:35 am
mmmm that wrap looks FAB!

strawberries and mushrooms, no question about it 🙂
Runeatrepeat May 21, 2009, 10:36 am
It’s a tie between cherries and watermelon. Brussels for the veggie!
Amanda May 21, 2009, 10:36 am
Wrap looks great – was it hard to eat??

I may have to pick more than one … veggie: broccoli, zuchinni, brussels sprouts … fruit: pineapple, strawberries, blueberries.

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Priyanka loves food May 21, 2009, 11:27 am
That’s a toughie! I think fav fruit would be apple( Strawberry close second) and fav veggie would be mushrooms
Amy May 21, 2009, 11:35 am
Favorite fruit: Apples or watermelon
Fave veggie: So tough! I love asparagus and zucchini

I got adora milk chocolate disks the other day because my grocery store didn’t have the dark ones. The milk ones are okay but I can’t wait to be done with them so I can buy dark chocolate ones!!
Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) May 21, 2009, 11:50 am
what a yummy wrap!! I would have never thought to put asparagus in one but that looks good!

Favorite fruit: Apples! Favorite Vegetable: MMmm…this is a tough one. Probably broccoli!
Jenny May 21, 2009, 12:30 pm
I love your asparagaus in your wraps.. very gourmet 😉

my favorite fruit definitely varies from season to season .. i am all about apples during the fall/winter but in the spring/summer i love fresh berries and pineapple 🙂 as far as veggies I LOVE sweet corn.. year round!
Christina May 21, 2009, 12:32 pm
asparagus and bananas are my favorites… that being said, the asparagus wrap looks great!
spicygranola May 21, 2009, 1:31 pm
peaches and mangoes for fruit and kale and brocolli for veggies but I love them all!
Sarah May 21, 2009, 1:50 pm
I love your “End Fat Talk” campaign…I just had to let you know. 🙂 It’s something that I feel super strongly about as well, and I think we’re each individually a part of it in some way (whether positively or negatively, we all make a little difference in this!)

As far as fruits and veggies…My favorite fruit is a toss up between blueberries or bananas. Even better if they’re combined. 🙂

Favorite veggie goes to the sweet potato, corn on the cob, or roasted brussel sprouts.

~Sarah
FitFoodie May 21, 2009, 2:09 pm
The wrap looks great!

My fav veggies is asparagus. My fav fruit is pineapple 🙂 I need to eat more of that for sure.
Tyler May 21, 2009, 2:31 pm
oh my gosh, i want to make that wrap! yum!
favorite veggie= spinach and favorite fruit = raspberries 🙂
Kailey (SnackFace) May 21, 2009, 2:43 pm
That is a tough question! I’m going to have to say pineapple and sweet potatoes! Hmm. Someone loves some shoogah.
Kathryn May 21, 2009, 3:04 pm
That wrap looks delicious I think I am going to have to try it except with my edamame spread I am not a huge hummus fan 🙂 You have got me hooked on Chobani yogurt too. Fruit: definitely grapes but strawberries, apples and oranges not far behind Vegetable- broccoli or eggplant or spinach….
Julie May 21, 2009, 4:48 pm
I go through phases of what is my favorite fruit. Right now I am sooo sick of apples because that is the only source of fruit the dining hall offers at school. But I am going home tomorrow and my mom said there is a basket of strawberries waiting for me 🙂
Bec May 21, 2009, 6:03 pm
I dont like a lot of fruit so apples or water melon and my favorite veggie is broccoli!
ali May 21, 2009, 6:21 pm
That’s funny, I just put asparagus in a Flat Out wrap for my lunch today too!
Menden May 21, 2009, 6:54 pm
Favorite fruit: Strawberries!

Favorite veggie: Squash!!
Leslie May 21, 2009, 7:13 pm
Asparagus and cherries
ChickPea May 21, 2009, 9:54 pm
My favorites change continually, but currently: mushrooms and mangoes.
Leanne May 22, 2009, 6:47 am
The wrap looks really good! I would have never thought to put asparagus on one.

As far as fave fruit and veggie, it’s so hard to choose but I would have to say fresh raspberries and sweet potatoes!

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