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Easy Mediterranean Collard Wraps

An easy gluten-free wrap, which is a healthy alternative to using white flour tortillas or complicated grain-free wraps.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 357 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • large collard leaves (at least 1 per person)
  • Zucchini Hummus , or store-bought
  • Oil-Free Arugula Pesto , or store-bought
  • Sliced raw veggies , such as bell peppers, cucumbers, radishes, shredded carrots, sprouts, etc.
  • Pre-roasted vegetables , such as artichoke hearts, red peppers, red onions, tomatoes, etc.

Instructions

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  1. Collard leaves usually have a very thick stem that can make them difficult to wrap and bite into, so I like to lay them flat on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to slice/shave off the excess stem. (As pictured below.) Alternatively, you can simply cut out the stem and make smaller wraps using each half of the collard leaf.
  2. Once the stem has been shaved down, fill the center of the collard leaf with your favorite spreads, like the hummus and pesto. I like to be generous with the spread, because it will help hold all of the veggies in place when you wrap it up. Arrange the sliced and roasted veggies into the center, then gently roll one side of the collard leaf over the filling, rolling it up to the other side just like a burrito. Slice in half, if desired, and devour!

Notes

  • It can take some practice to decide how full you like your collard wrap to be, while still making it manageable enough to be hand-held. I find that using very thinly-sliced vegetables, such as shredded carrots rather than sliced carrots, helps keep the wrap together better, so feel free to experiment to see what works best for you. I pre-roasted a large sheet of vegetables last week, including tomatoes, bell peppers, and red onions, and I find that they add a nice variety of texture with the raw veggies, as well. As long as you like all of the ingredients you're using, it's hard to go wrong! These wraps can be made up to two days in advance, as long as you're using thick spreads that won't make the vegetables soggy. You might want to use a toothpick if packing them for lunch, because the collard leaves will unroll themselves if you're not careful!

Nutrition Information

Calories 357kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 12mg (4%) Sodium 1157mg (48%) Potassium 363mg (10%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 2600IU (52%) Vitamin C 38.8mg (43%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 357

% Daily Value*

Calories 357kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 1157mg 48%
Potassium 363mg 8%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 2600IU 52%
Vitamin C 38.8mg 43%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.