Clean-Eating.. Brown Bag Style!

Hi Everyone!

Here in St. Pete, kids went back to school this week and everyone is getting back in a routine.  I think you can relate that it is MUCH easier to eat healthy when you are at home and have time to prep, but it can get tricky when you are on the road or at work with limited food options choosing between bad and worse.

So – I made it my mission to find a quick and easy solution for you to whip together when you are short on time, but want to pass up on the greasy pizza or fried chicken options your boss ordered in for today’s lunch meeting.

Here is recipe for a clean, healthy wrap that you can brown bag and eat with the work crew, or even make for your kids before they run to school.  No cooking involved – you just need to chop up the veggies and assemble.  Looks delicious too, right?

Collard Green Wraps with Coconut Lime Turmeric Sauce

 I’ll post the recipe below.  It is from a blog called Rawmazing.com.

But first, I just saw this awesome product that I think could be a lifesaver.. especially if you are packing lunch for your kids!  It is made by a company called Planetbox and makes it easy to pack a healthy lunch and keep it fresh.  *I don’t make any commission at all – I just thought this was cool so wanted to share!*  Here is a photo of a healthy lunch on the road:

So without further ado, here is your recipe for the clean & easy collard wraps.  Enjoy!

Turmeric Sauce

• 1 young thai coconut (flesh) (approximately 1 cup, packed)
• 1/3 cup fresh coconut water (from young thai coconut)
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh chopped ginger
• 1/2 lime (juice from it)
• 1 teaspoon agave nectar
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander
• pinch sea salt

Blend all ingredients in high-speed blender until smooth. Set aside to let flavors marry.

Wraps

• 4 collard green leaves
• 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 carrot, cut into thin strips
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cucumber, cut into thin strips

Place filling ingredients on collard leaf.  Top with dressing. Roll and cut in half.

Serves 4