Cilantro Sunseed Pate’ Wrap

I know to many of you it may seem odd to consume collards raw and in a wrap no less. But what will really shock you is that they are beyond lip smacking yum. This is really true when you use Andrea’s pate on the inside of the wrap. So…what is the nutritional value or benefit of the collard greens as well as the other ingredients?

Collard greens are so high in calcium! 1 cup of collard greens has as much calcium as one cup of milk.  They are also high in vitamin A, which is important for your immune system. Green vegetables and green powders (like spirulina and chlorella) are alkalinizing. What this means for you is that minerals are not leached from your body when your pH is alkaline.  This is good for maintaining bone density. When a person eats acidic foods, the minerals are leached from the body, including the bones in order to keep the pH balanced. This is a more likely cause of osteoporosis than not getting enough calcium. Collards, though, are high in calcium, they are alkalinizing and the have one more great vitamin for bone density.  That vitamin is vitamin K.  Studies have shown that vitamin K can increase bone density in osteoporotic people and can prevent fractures. Collard Greens are a Women Go Raw approved food for building healthy bones!

Enjoy these delicious wraps and thanks to Andrea Livingston for a wonderful demonstration of her recipe!

Greens:

8 leaves swiss chard, kale, or collard greens, thick stem removed, washed and spun
1 lemon, juiced
sea salt

Pate:

1 c sunflower seeds, soaked 2-4 hours, drained and rinsed well
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 limes, juiced
1 tbsp red onion, chopped
¾ c cilantro, chopped
½ tsp sea salt
pinch of cayenne or jalapeno pepper (optional)

Wrap:

1 avocado, thinly sliced
1 mango, thinly sliced
1 red pepper sliced
optional: sprouts, shredded carrots, chopped cilantro