Good ride eats

One of my favorite lunches is a fresh, healthy wrap that takes all of three minutes to throw together, perfect when you stumble in after a hard ride needing carbs and protein. Fresh veggies, IMHO, also help replace the heavy feeling in your stomach that can sometimes result from excessive consumption of energy bars, gels and peanut butter sandwiches.

Mediterranean wrap, Mellow-Velo-style

Whole-wheat tortillas
Tabouleh
Hummus
Cucumbers
Tomatoes (if your tabouleh lacks them)
Feta

Warm up a tortilla, chop the veggies into small cubes and spread hummus on the tortilla (you can use pita, but that’s too much dry bread for me). Top with tabouleh, veggies and feta, roll up and chow down. Other additions or veggie replacements can include bean sprouts, bell peppers and roasted red peppers. Throw on a dash of paprika or cayenne if you’re feeling crazy.

If at all possible, use homemade tortillas and fresh tabouleh and hummus. Living in south Texas, I’m lucky enough to get tortillas from the local grocery store that were handmade, pressed and bagged 10 seconds ago. They’re much better than the packaged ones loaded with preservatives (just remember to keep them in the fridge so they last longer).

Enjoy!