Basic Collard Green Wrap (Low Carb)

make them as the main corse or as an appitizer

(Serves 4 - 6)

 

 

Ingredients:

• Large Leaves Collards w/ stems
• ½ Cup Red Onion
• ¼ Cup Red Pepper
• ¼ Cup Green Pepper
• 3 Cloves Garlic
• 1 Cup Forbidden Rice
• 1 Lb Ground Turkey
• ¼ Lb Ground Turkey Sausage
• ½ Cup Sharp Cheddar
• ½ Cup Mozzarella
• Garlic Powder
• Salt / Pepper optional

Preparation: (can be done in advance)

Cook 12 whole leaves Collards (stems removed) until soft – also cook stems for *Pot Liquor.  Cook 1 Cup Forbidden Rice (Purple Rice) – in 2 Cups Pot Liquor.  Brown Ground Turkey & Turkey Sausage with Garlic Powder in skillet.

 

Dice the following

...then *Steam fry until slightly softened and colors brighten

• ½ Cup Red Onion
• ¼ Cup Red Pepper
• ¼ Cup Green Pepper
• 6 Large Leaves Collards w/ stems (cut very small)
• 3 Cloves Garlic

 

 

 

Wrap it all Together

Lay whole cooked Collard leaves on a piece of waxed paper like a fan length-wise

Layer the Rice, Turkey, and Cheese ingredients on top of the whole cooked Collard Leaves.
Wrap the ingredients gently in the collard leaves and tuck the ends. (collards leaves may be slightly fragile)
 

Garnish w/ Lemon or Lime & Mild Pepper.  Serve warm or room temperature.  Enjoy.

*Pot Liquor is the remaining liquid left-over from cooking the Collard Greens.

*Steam Fry is to cook in a frying pan with a little liquid until slightly softened and colors brighten.

This recipe can also be made without animal protein and additional vegetable ingredients to create a incredible vegetarian dish.