Hummus and Vegetable Collard Green Wraps

Hummus and Vegetable Collard Green Wraps

While we love whole grain corn and whole wheat tortillas for wraps, sometimes it’s fun to mix it up. Collard greens are a firm leafy green that can hold a hearty wrap with veggies, hummus and more. Blanching the collard green leaves in advance makes them easier to bite into. Collard green wraps are a great way to utilize leftovers - customize the ingredients to your preferences! They also hold up well when made in advance, making them ideal for weekly meal prep.

Serves 4

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Trim the stems of 4 large collard green leaves and place them into the boiling water. After a few minutes, or when they are tender, use tongs to remove them from the pot and place them in a colander. Rinse the leaves under cold water until they are no longer hot. Place them on a flat surface. Near the bottom section of the leaves, spread 1 cup hummus (¼ cup per leaf). Slice 1 avocado (¼ avocado per leaf) and add to the hummus. Add 8 strips of sliced protein (2 strips per leaf) such as crispy baked tofu, baked tempeh, flaked salmon or chicken breast to the avocado and hummus. Top with 4 cups assorted vegetables (1 cup per leaf) such as sliced red cabbage, cucumber matchsticks, shredded carrots or shredded beets. Tuck the sides of each leaf in and roll up like a burrito. If serving right away, place the wraps seam side down and slice on a bias. For meal prep, place in a reusable wrap alternative and slice before serving. 

Pro tip: serve with a dipping sauce made with healthy fats such as tahini or nuts to make this meal more satisfying.

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