Vegan Collard Green Wraps are a yummy, healthy, and flavorful dish. In this recipe, we will utilize fresh collard leaves. These leaves serve as a low-carb and gluten-free substitute for regular tortillas. We will fill the leaves with different delectable ingredients after being blanched. The vitamins (A, K, C), iron, and calcium are all abundant in collard greens. They add a crisp and fresh texture to wraps that go well with a variety of fillings. You can try these Vegan Collard Green Wraps with different items such as grilled tofu, mixed sautéed vegetables, seeds, or flavors. Let’s prepare the tempting and easy wraps with the instructions (stated below).
STATS
- Course: Lunch
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Vegan
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
EQUIPMENT
- Saucepan
- Strainer
- Serving plate
INGREDIENTS
- 4 collard green leaves
- One cup of cooked chickpeas
- Sliced cucumber 1/2 cup
- Half a cup of sliced bell peppers
- One-fourth cup of avocado
- One tbsp of vegan hummus
- Lemon juice, one tsp
- Salt, add to taste
- Ground black pepper adds to the flavor
Optional
- Grated carrots
- Sprouts
- Mixed sliced veggies
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add collard green leaves to a saucepan and cover them with water.
- Then, simmer it for thirty seconds or until the leaves are soft.
- After that, shift the boiled leaves to a strainer.
- Next, wash them with cold water.
- Now, dry the leaves with clean paper tissue.
- Then, place the dried leaves on a flat surface.
- You can remove its stems (if required).
- After that, spread one tablespoon of hummus over the leaves.
- Next, add sliced avocado, bell peppers, cucumbers, and cooked chickpeas to the leaves.
- Then, add salt, black pepper powder, and the juice of the lemon.
- Now, we will roll the leaves gently to avoid rupture.
- The tasty and healthy Collard Green Wraps are ready.
- Shift the wraps to a plate and serve immediately.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Accompany these green wraps with vegan lentil or tomato soup.
- Enjoy the colorful wraps with whole-grain bread.
- Vegan pad Thai or sparkling water with citrus twist pairs well with these wraps.
- Grilled or roasted vegetable skewers go well with these tasty wraps.
TIPS
- Choose big, fresh, and spotless collard leaves.
- Blanch the green leaves for 16 to 27 seconds to soften them.
- Utilize good-quality and fresh vegetables to prepare these wraps.
- Select chickpea or beetroot-based hummus.
- Try these wraps with different sauces or fillings, such as peanut ginger sauce, etc.
STORAGE INFORMATION
Fridge:
- Store the collard green leaves and their filling items in different containers to avoid sogginess. We will refrigerate these items for about 2/3 days.
Freezer:
- It is not advised to freeze completed collard green wraps because the green texture will alter and become mushy when thawed. It is preferable to freeze the fillings separately, if desired.
FAQs
In green warps, what kind of fillings can we include?
- The filling ideas are limitless. You can consider quinoa, lentils, roasted veggies, avocado, hummus, tofu, shredded carrot, different vegan sauces, bell peppers, or sprouts as a filling.
Are collard greens available in numerous varieties?
- There are other varieties as well, but the most popular kind has broad, dark green leaves that are good for wrapping.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING
Per serving size: One wrap
Total servings: 4 collard wraps
Total Calories 150 kcal
Carbohydrates 20 g
Protein 5 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Total Fat 7 g
Sugar 4 g
Sodium 150 mg
