California Quinoa Salad Collard Wraps
Ingredients
Edamame Pesto
-
1½
cup
shelled edamame soybeans (cooked and cooled)
-
1
clove
garlic
-
¼
cup
sunflower seeds
-
3–4
tablespoon
olive oil
-
½
tablespoon
lemon juice
-
1–2
tablespoon
chopped herbs (chive, basil, or cilantro)
-
dash
sea salt and pepper
-
pinch
red pepper flakes (optional)
California Quinoa Salad
-
2 to 2½
cup
cooked quinoa (about ⅔ uncooked)
-
½
cup
chopped red onion
-
1
piece
roma tomato (diced)
-
½ to ⅔
cup
diced mango (peeled)
-
½
cup
chopped red or orange bell pepper
-
4
tablespoon
chopped cilantro
-
⅓
cup
dried cranberries or raisins
-
⅓
cup
sunflower seeds (raw or roasted)
-
2
tablespoon
red wine vinegar
-
½
teaspoon
sea salt
-
¼
teaspoon
black pepper
-
4–5
large
collard green leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the edamame pesto by blending edamame, sunflower seeds, and garlic in a food processor, then adding olive oil, lemon juice, and seasoning.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa with diced vegetables, dried fruits, seeds, and seasonings.
- Trim collard green leaves and lightly steam them to soften.
- Spread pesto on each collard leaf, add quinoa salad, and roll tightly.
- Repeat until all ingredients are used or store leftovers.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
5-6
Calories
295
Total fat
13g
Total carbohydrates
31g
Total protein
10g
Sodium
200mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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