Grilled Wraps

Making Refreshing Grilled Wraps for Easy Summer Meals

Summer is in full swing and the sweltering heat being felt in most of the country can make hot, heavy meals seem less than appetizing. Instead of weighing yourself down with a hot casserole, why not take the summer months as a great opportunity to explore the wonderful world of fresh grilled sandwich wraps?

Several things make grilled wraps a great idea for a summer meal. First, they’re generally a lot lighter on the stomach than other hot meals, so you’re not faced with needing a nap after every meal. Aside from that, they’re also extremely easy to do – even if you want to make several different wraps to satisfy all the picky eaters in your house. This way, you can fix the meal, finish eating and get back your day without a lot of hassle.

Making a grilled wrap on your George Foreman contact grill is as easy as making a toasted sandwich. Simply get large tortillas or sandwich wraps (all varieties work on your grill), fill them with your favorite fillings, wrap, grill and eat. If it’s your first time trying wraps, you can follow these instructions for a quick meal in less than 10 minutes, including prep time:

1. Lay tortilla or wrap on a cutting board.

2. Spread the center stripe of the wrap with condiments, sauces or dips (you can also spread across one half of the wrap, if you prefer a lot of sauce)

3. Layer with your ingredients – leaving about an inch of space at the front and back of the wrap so you can fold the tortilla. You can either layer ingredients down the center or cover half of the wrap, depending on whether you like your wraps slim or stuffed, respectively.

4. Fold the front and the back first, then roll up from the side.

5. Place on your preheated George Foreman grill, fold-side down.

6. Close the grill cover and cook for about 2-5 minutes, depending on your grill. If your grill has variable temperature control, set it for medium-low and cook for 3-5 minutes; if you don’t have variable temperature control, simply monitor cooking progress closely and start checking at around 2 minutes.

7. Once the wrap is cooked (wrap will be golden), remove from the grill, slice in half and serve.

As far as the fillings go, you pretty much have the freedom to get creative and have fun with any number of your favorite flavors. You can use cold cuts or pre-cooked chicken and steak, shredded or sliced cheese, all varieties of veggies and fruits, salsa, dips and any of your favorite condiments or sauces. If you want to get really fancy, you can even grill some chicken, steak, fish or veggies on your contact grill, then cut up the meat, fill the wrap and place it on the grill again.

For easy lunches, the wrap can be served by itself or with a small salad or cup of soup – a great idea for an at-home café lunch with friends in the backyard! If you want to try the wraps for dinner, you can serve with a side of fresh pasta salad or angel hair, or a medley of your favorite grilled veggies.