Raw Detox
By
Matthew Kenney of 105degrees
As part of our ongoing training, for the last few days our Level I graduate class has been working closely with Matthew Kenney of 105degrees in helping him design a class on detoxing principles for those in the local community who are interested in kick-starting the New Year with a refreshing and healthy, 7-day cleansing program.
For the menu component, we each were assigned to write a recipe for one of the following:
- elixir/tonic
- green smoothie
- soup
- savory main dish
- dessert
Here’s my take of an ever popular, raw savory main dish. Paired with my flavorful, creamy ginger vinaigrette, this nutritious, quick and very simple-to-make wrap satisfies those cravings for something crispy and crunchy.
Try it. I’m sure you’ll like it!
Collard Green Wrap
with Creamy Ginger Vinaigrette
Yield: 6 servings
Collard Green Wraps
Ingredients
6 large collard green leaves
1 large carrot, julienned
½ cup snow peas, stringed and julienned
1 large ripe mango, pitted and julienned
1 handful basil leaves, chiffonade
1 handful cilantro leaves
1 handful peppermint leaves
Procedure
- With a sharp paring knife, cut out the center rib of each collard green leaf, and divide the leaf in half. Lay a half leaf on a cutting board with the underside facing up.
- Across the bottom third of the leaf, leaving about 2” clear at the bottom, evenly lay a few strips of carrot, snow peas, and mango. Add a few leaves of basil, cilantro, and peppermint.
- Fold the bottom of the collard leaf up and over the filling, keeping it tight, then tuck the leaf under the ingredients and roll forward. Place the roll seam side down on a serving dish.
- Repeat with the remaining collard greens and filling ingredients.
- Serve with the creamy ginger vinaigrette as a dipping sauce.
Creamy Ginger Vinaigrette
Yield: Approximately ¾ cup
Ingredients
¼ cup grated ginger
¼ cup olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
2 Tablespoons agave nectar
½ garlic clove
1 Tablespoon aloe vera, peeled and diced
1 pinch Celtic sea salt
Procedure
In a high-speed blender, combine all ingredients until creamy and smooth.
