Italian Veggie Collard Wrap

This Italian Veggie Collard Wrap is loaded with flavor packed veggies and chickpeas! Made with marinated eggplant and zucchini, a citrus chickpea salad, farro, roasted red onion and fennel, and vegan feta!

Collard Wraps are a great alternative to sandwiches and traditional wraps. They are lighter and less calorie dense. But are just as portable as any other sandwich or wrap! Collard greens are also packed with nutrients! This Italian Veggie Collard Wrap is loaded with flavor and incredibly satisfying. You can make these on the spot in about an hour. But the beauty of these babies is that you can prep all the ingredients at the beginning of the week and quickly throw them together fresh each day!

MARINATED EGGPLANT AND ZUCCHINI

This marinated eggplant and zucchini is an excellent substitute for any cold cut. It’s Smokey, delicious, and brings the essence of meat to a sandwich. The combination of ketchup, soy sauce, anise, liquid smoke and seasoning is a true flavor bomb.

LEMON CHICKPEA MASH

Chickpeas are always a great way to bulk up any dish. I love experimenting with different versions of chickpea mash/salads. The sky is the limit for possible flavor combos! This chickpea mash brightens the collard wrap up with a punch of lemon zest and lemon juice. It also contains bits of raw garlic and capers to enhance its flavor. Chickpeas are also a great source of protein! You can also use this chickpea mash on salads or as a snack with crackers.

FARRO

Farro is an amazing addition to any meal. With its nutty flavor and unique texture, throwing it in salads and wraps is always recommended.  Farro is also a great vehicle to add more flavor to a dish.  This farro is seasoned with red wine vinegar, a bit of maple syrup and Italian seasoning.  This combo of flavors pair great with the other elements in the wrap!  Farro also helps bulks a dish up and can make a meal far more satisfying. Farro can be a great alternative to refined grains and is a great source of protein, fiber, iron, and magnesium.

ROASTED RED ONION AND FENNEL

I also do my best to add as many flavors and textures as possible in a wrap to give it more complexity. Adding roasted fennel to this wrap is a great compliment to the anise in the marinaded eggplant. And who can argue with the deliciousness of roasted red onion? You are welcome to add olive oil to these when roasting. I personally skip the oil to save on calories and feel like the vinegar and salt keep them moist enough.

COLLARD WRAPS

Collard greens are packed with nutrients and can be a great substitute for bread or other wraps if you want to skip the processed ingredients. Collard wraps are easy to prepare and can be cut ahead of time so you can just quickly blanch them when needed. These greens are a powerhouse of nutrients and are rich in vitamin A, C, K, calcium, iron and B-6. But if you’re looking for something more indulgent, swap out the collards for bread or a wrap!

VEGAN FETA

Vegan cheese alternatives have come a looooong way. Some brands are incredibly delicious and complex. You can always swap out regular feta if preferred. But I highly recommend checking out the vegan versions.