Would this wrap keep for lunch? And black beans...

xLyric
xLyric Posts: 840 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I need to take something to school with me to eat in between class, and I came up with this:

Wheat tortilla
Black beans
Mozzarella cheese (or cheddar, depending on what I find at the store)
Shredded Lettuce
1/2 avacado

Would this keep for a few hours until I can eat it? There's a fridge I can store it in if I HAVE to, but I'd rather not.

Black beans: I don't have any experience cooking with these, I've just had them in pre-made wraps and burritos. Would they make my wrap soggy? And would I have to cook them before using? (I don't have time for that.)

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  • amberlykay1014
    amberlykay1014 Posts: 608 Member
    Yeah, you should be fine. We take things backpacking that should probably be refridgerated, like cheese & hard boiled eggs. And we're still fine. ;)

    Wrap it in aluminum foil though if you're really concerned. That will keep it cool.
  • cersela
    cersela Posts: 160 Member
    The avocado would brown (it doesn't effect anything but the appearance) if you added some purple onion it would keep the avocado green, the only thing I would be concerned about would be the cheese if it sat out for more than 4 hours.
  • ElleBee66
    ElleBee66 Posts: 128 Member
    A squeese of lemon juice on the avocado will stop it from discolouring.
  • saraann4
    saraann4 Posts: 1,296 Member
    You could put everything but the avocado in a separate container then assemble when you are ready to eat
  • marvelscale
    marvelscale Posts: 135
    Pretty sure it would, just squeeze a little bit of lemon or lime juice on the avocado if you don't want it to brown.

    And also... that sounds like a good lunch there :)
  • now_or_never12
    now_or_never12 Posts: 849 Member
    Get a small lunch bag with a freezer pack. Pack it all in there to keep cool until you eat. You can carry in your backpack or purse.
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    Black beans out of a can don't need to be cooked. Just make sure to drain them really well before you make your wrap so they don't make it soggy.
  • KrazyAsianNic
    KrazyAsianNic Posts: 1,227 Member
    you should be fine. maybe find a small insulated bag to take with you and a small blue ice or something.

    as of the beans, can't help you. sorry.
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    If you leave the lettuce leaves mostly whole, it can act as a "moisture barrier" between the beans and the wrap.
  • xLyric
    xLyric Posts: 840 Member
    Alright, that's all very helpful, thanks, everyone!
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