There are so many reasons to love these collard green wraps. They’re gluten-free, dairy-free, plant-based, delicious, and most importantly, FUN! Last week, I got a ton of huge, gorgeous collard greens in my CSA box, and these vegan collard green wraps became my default healthy lunch. I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about collard green leaves instead of my typical tortillas, but honestly, I’m a complete collard convert. The wraps aren’t hard to fold, and once you have your fillings on hand, they take minutes to make. This collard green wrap recipe calls for classic burrito fixings, but feel free to choose whatever filling you’re craving. Find more tasty suggestions below!
Filling Variations for Collard Green Wraps
I filled these vegan collard green wraps with classic burrito components: roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, brown rice, fajita veggies, fresh corn, and pico de gallo, with creamy chipotle sauce on the side. Guacamole, tomatillo salsa, and mango salsa would also be great additions here. Each component is simple to make, but it does take a little time to assemble this “fillings bar.” For quicker assembly, prep the components in advance, or choose fewer components to use as your filling.
Of course, you can also take your collard green wraps in a totally different direction. Here are a few filling combinations that I think would be delicious:
Falafel Wraps: Fill them with crispy baked falafel, pickled red onions, hummus, fresh veggies and herbs, and serve with tahini sauce on the side. Mediterranean Wraps: Stuff them with quinoa, roasted red peppers, olives, cherry tomatoes, and feta, with tzatziki sauce on the side. Sesame Peanut Wraps: Use these simple sesame soba noodles as the filling, with peanut sauce on the side for dipping. Pesto Wraps: Stuff the leaves with pesto, farro, roasted tomatoes, and roasted chickpeas. Bibimbap Wraps: Load them up with white rice or cauliflower rice, kimchi, sautéed mushrooms, seasoned bibimbap veggies, and a sunny-side up egg. Serve with gochujang sauce on the side!
Let me know what variations you try!
How to Make Collard Green Wraps
Once you’ve picked your fillings, it’s time to wrap and roll! Here’s how I do it: First, blanch a large collard leaf for a few seconds in boiling hot water. The goal is just to make it pliable. Pat it dry, and use a paring knife to trim off the thick part of the stem. Next, pile your fillings into the middle of the leaf, and tuck and roll! Use the pictures above and below as a guideline, and find the full recipe below.
When you finish rolling one wrap, set it seam side down on a large plate until you’re ready to eat. Once you’ve finished rolling, enjoy!
More Favorite Wraps and Rolls
If you love these collard green wraps, try rolling one of these recipes next:
Avocado Cucumber Sushi Roll Shiitake Maki Sushi Recipe Peanut Spring Rolls Avocado Summer Rolls Nori Wraps Chickpea Salad Lettuce Wraps
