Name: Swiss Chard Raw Wrap
Yield: 8 people
Ingredients: 2/3 cups almonds (soaked overnight in 2 cups water); 1 1/2 tablespoons flaxseed oil; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 6 teaspoons fresh lime juice (divided); 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (divided); 2 ripe avocados (peeled and pitted); 3 carrots (grated); 2 red bell peppers (cut into thin strips); 1 bunch watercress (upper stems and leaves only); 4 ounces pea shoots or daikon radish sprouts (or both); 4 ounces bean sprouts; 1 bunch scallions (thinly sliced on a sharp diagonal); 8 large very fresh Swiss chard leaves (cut in half lengthwise and center rib removed)

Swiss Chard Raw Wrap

Servings

8 people

Ingredients

2/3 cups almonds soaked overnight in 2 cups water
1 1/2 tablespoons flaxseed oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
6 teaspoons fresh lime juice divided
1/2 teaspoon sea salt divided
2 ripe avocados peeled and pitted
3 carrots grated
2 red bell peppers cut into thin strips
1 bunch watercress upper stems and leaves only
4 ounces pea shoots or daikon radish sprouts or both
4 ounces bean sprouts
1 bunch scallions thinly sliced on a sharp diagonal
8 large very fresh Swiss chard leaves cut in half lengthwise and center rib removed

Ingredients

2/3 cups almonds soaked overnight in 2 cups water
1 1/2 tablespoons flaxseed oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
6 teaspoons fresh lime juice divided
1/2 teaspoon sea salt divided
2 ripe avocados peeled and pitted
3 carrots grated
2 red bell peppers cut into thin strips
1 bunch watercress upper stems and leaves only
4 ounces pea shoots or daikon radish sprouts or both
4 ounces bean sprouts
1 bunch scallions thinly sliced on a sharp diagonal
8 large very fresh Swiss chard leaves cut in half lengthwise and center rib removed

Servings

8 people

Instructions

Drain almonds thoroughly and place in a food processor, along with oil, basil, 4 teaspoons lime juice, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Process until well chopped and nearly smooth. Scrape into a small bowl, cover, and set aside.
Place avocado flesh in a bowl, along with remaining 2 teaspoons lime juice and salt; mash to a smooth purée. Cover and set aside.
Place grated carrot, red bell pepper, watercress, pea shoots or radish sprouts, bean sprouts, and scallions separately on a platter. Place chard leaves on a second platter. Serve with almond and avocado mixtures. Invite everyone to spread a small amount of avocado mixture on the underside of a Swiss chard leaf, place a nugget of almond mixture at one end, and then add small amounts of whichever vegetable fillings they choose; roll up and eat.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts

Swiss Chard Raw Wrap

Amount Per Serving

Calories 211 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12g 18%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Polyunsaturated Fat 4g

Monounsaturated Fat 7g

Sodium 269mg 11%

Total Carbohydrates 20g 7%

Dietary Fiber 8g 32%

Protein 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

PER SERVING: 211 cal, 12g fat (7g mono, 4g poly, 1g sat), 0mg chol, 9g protein, 20g carb, 8g fiber, 269mg sodium

Swiss Chard Raw Wrap

Alan Roettinger

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