Hummus and Vegetable Kale Snack Wraps

Kale is the star in this colorful recipe, but it has strong supporting characters. The bell pepper, carrots, and cucumber add crunch and nutrients like fiber and vitamins A and C, while hummus and avocado have heart-healthy fats. It’s a low-carb recipe you can have as a snack or small meal.

Tips

• Use store-bought hummus or make your own hummus with garbanzos, tahini, oil, lemon juice, and your favorite seasonings like garlic, fresh parsley, and fresh mint.
• Swap any types of vegetables for the bell pepper, carrots, and cucumber. Broccoli slaw mix, shredded cabbage, and snow peas are other options.
• For a higher-protein meal, add low-fat cheddar or mozzarella cheese.

Recipe for Hummus and Vegetable Kale Snack Wraps

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients:

• 6 large kale leaves, stems removed (use lacinato or curly kale)
• 1 cup of hummus
• 1 cup of shredded carrots
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced into strips
• ½ of a medium avocado, thinly sliced
• (Optional) ¼ cup fresh cilantro or parsley
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions: 

1. Wash and dry the kale leaves. If they’re tough, you can massage them gently with a little olive oil and a pinch of salt to make them more pliable.
2. Lay each kale leaf flat on a cutting board. Spread about 2 tablespoons of hummus on each leaf, leaving space at the edges.
3. Add the carrots, bell pepper, and cucumber. Place the avocado slices on the vegetables. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro or parsley if using.
4. Drizzle with lemon juice and add salt and pepper to taste. 
5. Roll each kale leaf tightly like a burrito, tucking in the sides as you go.
6. Serve whole or if desired, slice to make pinwheels

Nutrition information per serving: 150 kcal; 8 g total fat; 1 g saturated fat; 240 mg sodium; 0 mg cholesterol; 16 g total carbohydrates; 6 g dietary fiber; 4 g sugar; 5 g protein.

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