Vegan Collard Green Wraps (Moroccan-Style)
Eat the rainbow and make these delicious vegan collard green wraps! They are naturally gluten-free, super nutritious, weight loss-friendly and the perfect to-go lunch idea. Stuffed with millet and protein-packed chickpeas, they are so satisfying yet light!
Ingredients
- ½ medium eggplant 260 g, cubed
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp thyme dry
- ¾ cup millet 150 g, dry
- 4 collard leaves washed and dried
- 1 cup red cabbage 70 g, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot thinly sliced
- 2 radishes thinly sliced
- ½ cup cooked chickpeas 80 g, drained
- salt and pepper to taste
Orange Mustard Sauce
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 6 tbsp soy yogurt
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 2 tbsp fresh chives 6 g, finely chopped
- 1 tsp orange zest optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F/200°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the eggplant with smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt and pepper, then arrange the cubes in a single layer on your prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes until everything is tender and crispy around the edges.
- While the eggplant is roasting, cook millet according to package directions. Set aside.
- In a small bowl or glass jar, whisk together all ingredients for the orange mustard sauce with a pinch of salt and pepper. Adjust to taste preferences.
- If you don't want to use raw collard leaves for your wrap, blanch them for 20-30 seconds in hot water (individually), then transfer them to a bowl of cold water for 15 seconds. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Once all the components are ready, fill each collard leaf with a dollop of millet, a spoonful of smoky roasted eggplant, some cabbage, carrots, radishes and chickpeas. Drizzle with the orange mustard sauce.
- Fold the leaves like you would a burrito: fold over the left and right side and roll it up. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- If you have a hard time digesting raw dark leafy greens, feel free to blanch or steam the collard greens for 30-40 seconds before using them for your wrap.
- Instead of the yogurt sauce, you can use any store-bought hummus for a different twist and more convenient version!
- Other veggies you can try are cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, avocado or beets. Chickpeas can also be swapped for any other legume.
- If you cannot find millet, use another cooked grain for some texture in your wraps.
- Should your collard green wraps not hold together very well, simply use a toothpick to stick through every single wrap. A rubber band also works – but make sure to remove it before eating!
Nutrition
Serving: 1wrap | Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 182mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g