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Greek Salad Whole Wheat Wraps

Greek Salad Whole Wheat Wraps

Greek salad whole wheat wraps are packed with tomatoes which are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and a good source of dietary fiber; cucumbers are rich in B vitamins and fiber; chickpeas are rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals; olives contain mono saturated fat which increases good cholesterol; lastly, onions are rich in vitamin C. All in all, this is the clean eating alternative of feta wraps.

Serving size: 6
Cooking Time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon of iodized salt
¼ cup of Kalamata olives, sliced, pitted
¼ cup of silvered red onion
¼ teaspoon of black pepper, grounded
1/3 cup of red wine vinegar
1 cucumber, halved, sliced
1 cup of cherry/grape tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons of oregano, chopped
6 pieces of 8-9 inch whole wheat wraps
8 cups of romaine lettuce, chopped
15 ounce of chickpeas, reduced sodium

Instructions:

1. Using a bowl, pour vinegar, oil, add oregano, then dash in salt and pepper; whisk together.
2. Add chickpeas, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions; toss till fully combined.

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Benefits of the Electric smoker

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Revolutionary kitchen technology has brought great innovations to every household to make the cooking of all sorts, quick and effortless. With temperature control mechanisms and timer settings, all such appliances ensure perfectly well-cooked meal every time. Electric smokers are one such invention of the recent decades, and it has wowed us all with the multiplicity of the functions it provides. It offers smoked meal cooked in a close and sealed environment, which keeps the food hydrated and deeply flavored. Electric smokers are cost and time effective. You can practically rely on the machine to do the unattended cooking for you. Whether its dry rubbed roasts or saucy meals, these smokers allow you to cook it all in a sound and safe vessel. This post is about to unveil all the perks and benefits of a smoker and how you can.

An electric cooker is so full of surprises, it cooks a meal and retains its texture without your constant supervision. Some of its amazing benefits are as follows:

Energy Efficient:

It consumes lesser energy compared to traditional smokers as it heats up through an electric heating system without the use of any fuel. The closed vessel keeps the internal temperature maintained and avoid loss of heat.

Unattended Cooking:

The control panel of the smoker gives you varied options to set the temperature, time and cooking process. Once set, the appliance does not require constant supervision. Although you can keep a check on the food inside.

Safe and Clean Energy:

Traditional smokers are lit by burning charcoal and other fuels which releases smoke and fumes in the air, messing the place around. However, these electric smokers ensure clean and safe smoking in a closed vessel.

Thermoregulators:

Every electric smoker has a built-in thermostat and a rheostat, they effectively control the heating system inside the smoker and provide a constant temperature throughout the process.

 Good for Beginners:

People who are not experienced at smoking food can also rely on the electric smoker as it is quite easy to use. You don’t need to worry about liting the fire or burning coal to get the desired heat and smoke; now you just need to set the temperature and time; then add the chip woods and liquid, the smoker will handle the rest.

Safe and User-Friendly:

Here the smoking is carried out in a closed vessel. Once you seal the opening of the smoker, there is no danger of exposing yourself to smoker which makes these smokers extremely safe. It is also user-friendly as it gives you simple and easy instructions.

Minimum Residue:

The burning of the chip wood in the smoker gives a little residue which remains sealed in the wood chamber until we clean it.

Easy Cleaning:

With different and separate compartments electric smokers allow easy cleaning. They are given with a protection plate at the bottom of the vessel, which can be removed easily and washed at the end of each session.

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