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 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
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
1. 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
1. Place filling ingredients on collard leaf.
2. Top with dressing.
3. Roll and cut in half.
Serves 4
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this looks absolutely devine!
These look simply gorgeous! What incredible photos. The dressing sounds divine, too.
That looks fantastic! Another one to definitely try, thanks:)
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!
YUM! That would serve one for me LOL:)
Eating these right now and OMG! So delicious!!!!!
Is that fresh tumeric or ground tumeric?
I used ground but you certainly can use fresh. Just taste to make sure you use the right amount.
Made this today. My daughter who doesn’t like coconut even liked it.
Another delicious recipe!
Greetings from London, UK! These look amazing and yet so simple to make! Thanks for sharing!
that looks delightful!!
This looks beautiful and delicious; I can’t wait to try it at home! I’m so glad to have stumbled on your blog and hope to have time soon to dig deeper. Cheers!
Beautiful! I love all the colors of this dish. Your photos are so nice my mouth waters!
Susan, you are an amazing raw chef and I truly appreciate you putting all these free recipes out on the blogosphere. I solemnly swear to buy every recipe book you publish. Thank you for making raw food so easy and delicious.
I love wraps and tacos like this to keep from getting bored with salads. Sometimes it’s all in the delivery, you know? That spread looks delicious, very different from anything I’ve tried.
I love dips and spreads, I cannot wait to try the turmeric sauce…and how good is turmeric for us!
I’ve had zero luck with coconuts.. is there some kind of alternative, like raw shredded, dried, coconut I could use instead? Or perhaps an easy way to get the coconut meat?? Thanks for sharing the recipe and I can’t wait to try it!
They are actually quite simple to open. Check here: http://www.rawmazing.com/raw-food-all-about-young-coconuts/
I made this on the weekend it was delish… I used lettuce from my garden for the wrap instead.
Hi There,
Just a note to let you know I shared your awesome recipe on my monthly recipe round-up highlighting raw dishes. If you get a chance, come on over and check out the other inspiring raw recipes from sweet to savory.
Be Well,
–Amber
I’m starting to miss your recipes..hope you’re doing okay.
=)
mmm mmm good- light, refreshing and easy to make. I love the Turmeric sauce!
That sauce sounds heavenly and your photos, as always, so spectacular!!
wow those look incredible! thanks for sharing!
What can be subbed for the coconut? I just don’t have access right now.
This was amazing!!!!Thank you!!
Wow – your site is so inspirational. I was floundering with the whole raw vegan thing (having been a happy cooked vegan!) and was about to give up when I stumbled on your site. No way am I giving up now – thank you, thank you
I’ve been wanting to make collard greens wraps and love the idea of your turmeric sauce. I have one question – I noticed some of your recipes call for coconut flesh and coconut water…I’m so novice and this is totally cheating, but would it be possible to use coconut milk instead?
No, coconut milk is very different. It is much thinner. Try to find them, they are a wonderful addition.
This was great! The only thing I subbed was about 1/4 cup unsweetened dry organic coconut flakes for the coconut flesh and I used fresh pineapple to sweeten (and another day mango) instead of agave which gave me more liquid for subbing the dry coconut. Thanks for sharing!