Whole grain pizzadillas with tofu ranch dipping sauce

These easy lunchbox fold-overs are a cross between pizza and quesadillas, and a great replacement when your kids get bored of sandwiches. Paired with the creamy tofu ranch dip and assorted vegetables, they’ll be a huge hit at lunchtime.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp sodium-reduced tomato sauce
• 2 whole grain wheat tortillas (6 inch rounds)
• 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella or soy cheese
• 2 tbsp finely chopped sweet peppers
• 1 small mushroom, thinly sliced

Directions

1. Spread tomato sauce on one tortilla.
2. Sprinkle cheese, sweet peppers and mushrooms over sauce.
3. Top with second tortilla.
4. Cook in non-stick pan over medium heat turning over once until golden brown and cheese is melted, 4-5 minutes.
5. Let cool and cut into wedges.
6. Serve with tofu ranch dipping sauce.

Nutrition facts (per 1 pizzadilla): 285 calories, 7 g fat, 40 g carbohydrate, 16 g protein, 550 mg sodium, 6 g fibre
Convenience tip: If you have 10 minutes to spare, make the pizzadillas the night before for easy lunchbox packing in the a.m.

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Tofu ranch dipping sauce

As a dip, dressing or sandwich spread, this wonderful condiment will soon become a staple in your fridge. With the piquant and savoury appeal of ranch dressing, kids will love to use it as a dip, and you’ll be confident knowing that unlike commercial dressings, it’s not high in calories, fat or sodium!

Ingredients

• 12 oz. (350 grams) silken tofu
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, ¼ tsp garlic powder, 1/4tsp salt & 1/4 tsp pepper

Method:

1. In a food processor, add all ingredients and process until smooth.
2. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
3. Serve with assorted vegetables for dipping.

Nutrition Facts (per 2 tbsp): 28 calories, 2 g fat, 1 g carbohydrate, 2 g protein, 40 mg sodium, 0 g fibre
Parent tip: try this dressing as a sauce for salmon – it’s divine!
Convenience tip: if you have a hand blender (also called an emulsion blender), skip the food processor and make this dip right in a bowl!