Thanks so much for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Now that spring is here to stay, I am looking for some lighter, protein packed lunches. I love to use beans as a protein source because they are so filling and so adaptable. The key for me is finding new ways to prepare them with different seasoning blends so I don’t get bored. Today’s Curried Chick Pea Salad in Collard Green Wraps brings a pop of flavors I know you will love.
Curried Chick Pea Salad in Collard Green Wraps
If you have never used Collard Greens for a wrap before, don’t be intimidated. They really are easy to work with. After washing them & drying them completely, simply slice the leaves off right next to the stem. You then have the perfect canvas to make any type of wrap you wish.
Why eat collard greens you ask? They are low in calories and carbs yet high in fiber. Collard greens, like many leafy greens, offer lots of nutritional bang for your buck as they are loaded with Vitamins A, C and K, calcium and iron. Find more info here.
This Curried Chick Pea salad is another recipe that you can make ahead and enjoy for a days. I had the whole salad prepped and ready to wrap in 5 minutes. Honestly, 5 minutes.
Spices like curry, turmeric and cumin pack a huge flavor punch and really elevate the taste of the wraps. You can literally stuff them with any of your favorite veggies for a quick lunch or snack. I’ve added avocado, sprouts, cucumber and tomato slices but any other veggies will work too.
Vegan, Gluten Free, low carb and high protein everyone is happy with these Curried Chick Pea Salad in Collard Green Wraps. Hope you enjoy them!
Curried Chick Pea Salad in Collard Green Wraps
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz can of garbanzo beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 Tbl of vegan mayo
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- pepper to taste
- collard green leaves (washed & dried, cut from stems
- garnish:
- avocado
- tomato slices
- cucumber slices
- alfalfa sprouts
Instructions
- In a food processor add
- beans, mayo and spices
- pulse until combined
- keep texture
- Scoop 1/4 of mixture into each wrap
- top with desired toppings
- roll up and enjoy
Tell me, have you used collard greens to wrap up your lunch? What are your quick go to lunch wraps?
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I love the idea of using collard greens as a wrap- never would have thought of that! Thanks for sharing!
Great hope you check them out
Funny enough, the one flavor I have been craving even though I can’t eat is curry! This looks yummy!
I go through phases of loving curry flavors. Hope you are feeling better
This looks really good! Collards as a wrap, what a great way eat greens! A quick and easy filling I’ve used for a wrap is black beans mashed with avocado and nutritional yeast. Thanks for the recipe!
I love using smashed black beans too you could try those wrapped in collards as well
Love the colors of these! I have to say I’ve never used collard greens before.
I think you will love them!
Love using Collards are wraps! soooooo good
They are a great change of pace and surprisingly easy to work with
I love collard greens. What a great idea!
Thanks I hope you try them out
I love collard greens, but never thought about using them as a wrap! Great idea and thanks for sharing 🙂
They are very versatile aren’t they? Hope you enjoy these
Collard green wraps for the win! These sound great! Love the avocado!
I was hoping you would like it!
What a creative and beautiful dish! This would be great for a baby shower or a ladies luncheon!
Well thanks so much! Literally took 5 min to whip it up so super easy for any day hope you try it
I have never had collard greens!!! But this recipe looks so delicious and perfect for the warmer months. YUMMY!
I think I’ve had cooked collared greens, but now the idea of fresh collared green wraps is a really fresh sounding lunch. 🙂
They are completely different when they are raw hope you try them out!
I would think they are too bitter to eat raw, but guessing not after reading this recipe! I am not really familiar with collard greens obviously! I love wraps though!!
I thought so too until I tried them!
That sounds awesome! I love seeing all these yummy collard wrap ideas and chickpeas are my favorite! Happy Meatless Monday!
Fabulous hope you try them out
I have never been a fan of cooked collard greens maybe I need to try them raw like this.? Makes for a pretty lunch plate!
they are totally different this ways hope you try them out
What a clever idea, I’ve not seen this idea before. Wha a great way to cut a few hundred calories from bread out of a lunch! Looks delicious!!!
yes exactly!!
I love using collards as wraps! Totally forgot about that… I used to do it all the time in Georgia, but I don’t see collards as much in California. I guess it’s a Southern (Eastern?) thing.
I forgot about them for a while too but they are good!
These look delicious Deborah! A reminder to add collard greens to the list for the garden.
Oh yes that would be fun to grow your own
I love collard green wraps when I go to restaurants. I really should try to make my own! Yum yum!
It’s really not that hard honestly!
Collard greens are big down here in the south! I’ve never thought about using them as a wrap!! What a great idea!
I think you are going to like them
You keep introducing me to new food all the time! I’ve never had collard greens LOL I’m gonna look for them, and give this recipe a try. Thanks!
Fabulous! If you can’t find them you can go traditional lettuce wraps
I don’t think I’ve ever used collard greens for ANYTHING! 🙂 These wraps look good!
Thanks so much I hope you try them out
i had collard wrap with Asian style chicken at a cafe in LA and it was so good. i will have to try your version with all my fav things!
Oh Asian style sounds good too I might have to create one of those too
I’ve never used collard greens as a wrap… these look really good! I love the curry in here.
Thanks the curry does give it a nice little spice
Anything curry is a winner in my book. I’ve never thought to use collard greens for wraps, but it totally makes sense!
Hope you like them!
These are some of my favorite foods in one recipe! Love collard wraps and chickpeas!
Oh fabulous! Hope you enjoy
I’ve never made anything with collard greens but I love the idea of using em’ in wraps!
They make for a a great wrap
This looks super delish. Also, I love your cutting board!
Thanks so much
I love curried anything and then you wrap it in a collard leaf and I’m so in. My kind of lunch!
Mine too thanks
I love your cutting board! I might have to add something like that to my wish list for a future present. Do you know where you got it from?
Yes its from Words with boards they are great
5 minutes? I’ll do it! Love the spice combination! Curried anything is good in my book.
Yes 5 min but I do like it better chilled. 🙂
When I saw this on IG, I thought I could make that. I’m pretty sure my husband will love it!
Fabulous! I hope you both enjoy it
I need to find me some collard greens to make wraps!!
YES indeed!
What a perfect idea! I love the flavors in this… especially with the curry!
The curry was good!
Just discovered your blog! Thanks for hosting the link up!
Thanks! Glad you could join us
Collard leaves are one of my favorite wraps.
They do make a great lunch don’t they?!