Fullfilling one of my New Year's Resolutions...

While I'm not big into resolutions, I decided to make a few this year that I felt I could really stick with. So, after giving it much thought, I made a short, but "do-able" list. One was to try a new recipe every week. Though it's only a few weeks into the new year, I have managed to find some great new recipes and, in sticking with my resolution, have made something new at least once a week. Last night we made Bacon and Edamame Wraps, which turned out WONDERFULLY! They are fantastic for you and, surprsingly, full of flavor! I found this recipe on the Diabetic Living website.  Diabetic Living is published by Better Homes and Gardens and is a wonderful site to find healthy recipes!

Bacon and Edamame Wraps:

16  Ounce Bag of Frozen or Thawed Shelled soybeans (if you can't find them shelled, just cook them and then remove the beans from the shells) Cook according to package directions

1  Medium fresh jalapeno, seeded and roughly chopped

2 tbs. snipped fresh cilantro

2 tbs. fresh lemon juice

2 tbs. water

1 clove garlic, halved

6-8 slices of cooked bacon (turkey bacon is a great substitute)

8 inch wheat tortillas

2 cups torn mixed salad greens

2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped

Shredded Cheddar cheese **optional

1.   Cook edamame according to package directions, drain, then remove beans from shell

2.   Cook bacon to desired doneness

3.   In a food processor, combine edamame, jalapenos, lemon juice, water and garlic. Process until you get a thick paste (**If you find that it's too thick, add a bit more water or extra virgin olive oil to thin it out a bit)

4.   To assemble, spread a decent amount of edamame mixture onto each tortilla, all the way to the edges.  Top with the salad greens, tomatoes, bacon and cheddar. Roll tortilla, cut in half and serve