Take your lunchbox game to the next level with these gluten-free beef schnitzel wraps
It’s been a long time between gluten-free posts. Sorry about that, but health issues continue and frankly I’d rather lie on the sofa watching old episodes of ER (I’m now halfway through season 12. That’s commitment for you).
Still, you’ve read it all before, so no point dwelling on it.
South Australia’s gluten-free expo
About a month ago, South Australia had its own gluten-free expo, Gluten Matters. It was only the second time the expo’s been held in SA and it was huge compared with the first expo. I presented a talk on Managing your Gluten-free Child’s Social Life and did a couple of cooking demos as well. My kids, especially my coeliac daughter, thought the expo was AMAAAZING. And it was.
It was also great to make some more contacts in the gluten-free world, especially my mates from Australian Gluten Free Life Magazine. It’s such a great publication and has now branched out into a low FODMAP issue as well. If you’ve not yet checked it out, do yourself a favour.
Gluten-free schnitzel wraps for lunchboxes
But onto the issue at hand. Gluten-free beef schnitzel wraps. I mean, who doesn’t love a schnitty? I know schnitzels originated in Germany, but over time they’ve become as Aussie as lamingtons/peach melba/Vegemite/Tim Tams (take your pick).
This recipe is more like a serving suggestion, but what the heck. I’m sure you’ll make it your own. I cook up a big batch of schnitzels. I use Lifestyle Bakery Gluten-free Breadcrumbs, or if I’ve forgotten to buy them, I use polenta grains. They stretch to two evening meals (for the second meal, I reheat them in an oiled pan so that they crisp up again) and served cold in wraps for lunchboxes.
I love them in wraps because they’re so filling – the kids aren’t nearly as hungry after school on the days they score these. I use BFree wraps – they’re flexible and don’t crack or break.
This recipe is for a big batch but can be halved if you wish.
They’re a family favourite meal in our house (served with mashed potato and steamed vegetables) and a lunchbox treat. A double win which makes them worth the effort!
Other family meals that can be turned into great gluten-free lunchboxes:
Ingredients – Gluten-free beef schnitzel wraps
Gluten-free beef schnitzel
800 g tenderised beef schnitzel or beef sizzle steak
350 g gluten-free breadcrumbs
4 eggs
1 ½ cups (approximately) gluten-free plain flour
½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves
pinch of salt
Oil for frying
Gluten-free wraps
1 gluten-free wrap
Dollop of gluten-free whole egg mayonnaise
lettuce, sliced red capsicum, avocado and cucumber, to serve
1 small gluten-free beef schnitzel (cold), cut into 2 cm strips
Method – Gluten-free beef schnitzel wraps
Gluten-free schnitzel
Put flour on large plate. Lightly beat eggs in large bowl. Put breadcrumbs on another large plate. Season breadcrumbs with salt and oregano.
Coat one schnitzel steak in flour. Then dip it in egg and then coat generously in breadcrumbs. Set aside. Repeat with remaining steaks until all are coated.
Heat generous amount of oil over medium heat in large fry pan. Add some schnitzels to the pan, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for a few minutes until schnitzels are golden brown. Turn and repeat on other side.
Remove schnitzels from pan and drain on wire rack. Repeat with remaining schnitzels. Cook in batches until all schnitzels are cooked.
Serve immediately with mashed potato and steamed vegetables.
Makes approximately 16 schnitzels.
Gluten-free wraps
Spread one wrap with mayonnaise.
Place lettuce, cucumber, avocado and capsicum in centre of wrap. Place schnitzel slices on top of salad ingredients
Fold wrap by folding up bottom edge of wrap to centre and then folding in side edges to centre.
Wrap firmly in plastic film and keep cool until served.
Serves 1.
These recipe is pretty to eat! It’s just stunning and looks so delicious!