Rainbow Collard Wraps

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Sometimes we’re in the mood to eat something fresh, but a salad just won’t cut it. This is the time when quick, veggie-filled wraps come to the rescue! Of course you can make these with a traditional flour or whole wheat tortilla. But if you want to be super-fresh, try using a large collard green leaf instead!

Grab a giant collard leaf, add some hummus and veggies on top, roll them up, and you’re good to go! We’ve included some favorite veggies below, but whatever veggies and sprouts you have on hand in the fridge will do

We’re sure this rainbow collard wraps recipe from the Vegan Mediterranean Cookbook by the all-star vegan chef Tess Challis will tick all the boxes.

Rainbow Collard Wraps

Author: Tess Challis
5 from 4 votes
These Rainbow Collard Wraps are my take on one of my all-time favorite sandwiches. This wrap makes me feel like I’m eating the rainbow (hello, every nutrient under the sun). The secret to making the flavor really pop is to add banana peppers. This version also uses iron-rich, energy-boosting collard leaves rather than bread. The trick to making a collard leaf wrap well is to trim the stem a bit before you roll it up. however, if you prefer, omit the collard and just serve the toppings on whole-grain bread instead.
rainbow collard wraps assembled and also open with various veggies inside like cabbage, cucumber, carrots, peppercinis, and hummus
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 4 large collard green leaves
  • hummus, a generous slathering
  • 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced or chopped
  • 1 cup finely chopped or shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded or grated carrot
  • 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
  • cup sliced pepperoncini or banana peppers

Instructions

  • Place a collard leaf stem-side up on a plate. Using a sharp knife, slice off most of the stem, so that it’s flush with the leaf. If you accidentally cut into the leaf, don’t worry—you can roll that part up. What you’re aiming for is a “tortilla” leaf, so that you’ve got an even, flat surface and no thick stem sticking up.
  • With the stem-side facing you, spread the middle of the leaf with one-quarter of the hummus, top with one-quarter of the avocado, and finish with one-quarter each of the cabbage, carrot, cucumber, and peperoncini. Roll the bottom of the collard leaf up and over the fillings. Roll the sides in toward the center so that they’re parallel to each other. Then, roll up the wrap all the way to form a green “burrito.”
  • Repeat with the remaining collard leaves and fillings. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Notes

Love Your Leftovers: you’ll likely have some collard leaves leftover, and that’s a great problem to have. you can juice them and add them to green smoothies or sauté them in a little olive oil with garlic and lemon juice for a delicious, iron-rich side dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 493mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 6229IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg
Course Lunch or Dinner
Cuisine Amercan
Keyword collard wrap, collard wrap recipe
Rainbow Collard Wraps | Veggie Packed Recipe | World of Vegan | #vegan #wraps #collard #rainbow #raw #recipe #worldofvegan

Eat The Rainbow!

This recipe is full of life! Literally.

So many colorful and nutrient-filled ingredients in one preparation. Starting with the bright green collard wraps which contain almost every vitamin in the book. This not too known vegetable is a member of the cruciferous family (like broccoli and kale!) and is excellent for reducing inflammation naturally. Then we have the red cabbage, cucumbers, and carrots. All brought together by the hummus and the avocado. Nutrient bomb!

Your body will thank you.

This delicious recipe is basically eating a salad in a wrap. But you can always mix it up in some fun ways to make it a little more filling.

Swap The Collard Leaf for A Tortilla

If you replace the collard greens with a simple or wheat tortilla, it becomes crazy child-friendly (or very veggie picky grown-ups!) Add or replace any veggie you desire, and you kind of have the perfect lunch, don’t you agree? Healthy, tasty, affordable, and a great option to take on the go!

Blanch Your Collard Leaf For Collard Burritos!

If you are craving something warm and more filling but equally healthy, instead of using a raw collard leaf you can blanch it briefly in some boiling water which will soften the collard leaf tortilla. This is delicious to use as a burrito wrap, so you can add some cooked rice (make it brown rice if you want optimal nutrition), swap the hummus for guacamole, and serve it with some salsa. Yum!

Rainbow Collard Wraps | Veggie Packed Recipe | World of Vegan | #vegan #wraps #collard #rainbow #raw #recipe #worldofvegan

About The Vegan Mediterranean Cookbook

Tess Challis is the coach, speaker, cooking instructor, author and recipe developer powerhouse behind  Vegan Mediterranean Cookbook. Her passion for helping others live their best lives inspired her to write vegan cookbooks to spread the delicious vegan food message far and beyond. With several books in her repertoire, we are bound to see so much from her in the coming years!

This book comes to fill in a gap in the vegan cookbook realm.

Mediterranean food is a favorite around the world but is not necessarily vegan-friendly, so we welcome it with open arms. From pistachio baklava and falafel salad to macadamia rosemary cheese, this book is full of amazing and nutritious recipes. And each one seems so balanced and carefully crafted, which we love.

Want More Veggie Filled Recipes?

We love meals that are loaded with veggies and taste even better than that burger and fries that may be calling your name. Here are a few of our favorites!

This rainbow collard wraps recipe is reprinted with permission from Vegan Mediterranean Cookbook by Tess Challis, Rockridge Press Inc. 2019. Please note that this article contains affiliate links that help support our work at World of Vegan. Thank you! 

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4 comments
  1. 5 stars
    I never thought I would like collard anything, but this wrap is SOOO good! It has the perfect blend of crisp veggies, the snap of the collard greens and the rich creaminess of the avocado and hummus. Omg – the best combination! It reminded me of Thai summer rolls, but more substantial (plus, less calories and more fiber!). The banana peppers are essential to this recipe- their salty, slightly spicy, zingy flavor had me in Wrap Heaven!

  2. Beatriz Buono-Core says:

    5 stars
    This is my ideal healthy lunch! Full of colors and they taste amazing! Tess does it again!

  3. 5 stars
    This is such a fun way to enjoy a wrap and get in extra greens! I also love wraps made with blanched collard greens, which become softer and more pliable like a burrito wrap and you can even fill them with warm ingredients like rice and beans and guac and veggies to make your own extra-healthy vegan burrito.

  4. joan cehn says:

    5 stars
    I love wraps and greens! So these are perfect..yummy and healthy too.

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