Wrap Recipes: Collard Wraps with Turmeric Spread
Lunch can often be a challenge. So many times, I find myself lost in a project, only to realize that lunch time has passed and I am starving. At that point, I need something quick and healthy to throw together. That is when raw food can really shine. Grab a couple of collard leaves, chop up some veggies and make a quick sauce and you have a delicious collard green wrap that can be prepared in minutes. This one is a great addition to your wrap recipes collection.
This recipe features a wonderful coconut, lime, turmeric sauce that is the perfect compliment for the cucumbers and peppers. A little carrot thrown in for good measure gives it a little more flavor and crunch. Turmeric is a very healthy spice. It is often called a super food because of all of it’s healthy benefits. You can read more about turmeric here: Healthy Turmeric.
Collard Green Wraps with Coconut Lime Turmeric Sauce
SERVES 4
Turmeric Sauce
- 1 young thai coconut, flesh from (approximately 1 cup, packed)
- 1/3 cup fresh coconut water (from young thai coconut)
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh chopped ginger
- 1/2 lime, juice from
- 1 teaspoon agave nectar or other liquid sweetener
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- pinch Himalayan salt
- Blend all ingredients in high-speed blender until smooth. Set aside to let flavors marry.
Wraps
- 4 collard green leaves
- 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1 carrot, cut into thin strips
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1/2 cucumber, cut into thin strips
- Place filling ingredients on collard leaf.
- Top with dressing.
- Roll and cut in half.
Debbie C wrote on May 8, 2012
Greetings from London, UK! These look amazing and yet so simple to make! Thanks for sharing!
Sheri wrote on May 7, 2012
Made this today. My daughter who doesn’t like coconut even liked it.
Another delicious recipe!
marsha wrote on May 7, 2012
Is that fresh tumeric or ground tumeric?
Susan wrote on May 7, 2012
I used ground but you certainly can use fresh. Just taste to make sure you use the right amount.
Jen {The Wholehearted Life} wrote on May 7, 2012
Eating these right now and OMG! So delicious!!!!!
Aubrey wrote on May 7, 2012
YUM! That would serve one for me LOL:)
Heather wrote on May 7, 2012
I love collard green wraps! Mine aren’t completely raw, I tend to make a white bean and garlic spread to go on them, but still delicious!
Deb wrote on May 7, 2012
That looks fantastic! Another one to definitely try, thanks:)
Deana Challis wrote on May 6, 2012
These look simply gorgeous! What incredible photos. The dressing sounds divine, too.
sabine @ some-like-it-raw.com wrote on May 6, 2012
this looks absolutely devine!