Eating raw for the last two weeks has given me the
opportunity to try so many new raw recipes and create a couple of my
own. I've been eating a lot of avocado
on this cleanse. The healthy fats
in the avocados have helped keep me full.
I've put them in smoothies, raw veggie sushi, gazpacho, salads, and made
a ton of guacamole.
Avocados are incredibly healthy. They are full of monounsaturated fats that help reduce bad
cholesterol (LDL) and increases good cholesterol (HDL). Aside from fat, avocados are high in
fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, Folate and B6. You can find more information on the health benefits
here.
These wraps were inspired by a salmon salad I love to
make. Instead of regular mayo, I
use avocado "mayo." For this version I left out the salmon and added
sunflower seeds. All of the
different veggies add great texture.
Avocado Lettuce Wraps
1/4-1/2 cup of each:
Cucumber
Carrot
Celery
Red onion
Zucchini
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp lemon
1 1/2 avocados
1tsp olive oil
1/4 cup cilantro, minced
Salt to taste
Boston lettuce leaves
Soak sunflower seeds for two hours in filtered water. Rinse and drain.
Chop cucumber, zucchini, carrot and celery into small
cubes. Dice red onion.
Combine veggies, sunflower, cilantro and garlic in a
medium bowl.
In a small bowl mash avocados.
Add lemon juice, olive oil and lemon juice to avocado and
mix.
If you want a smooth mixture you can use a blender or food
processor.
Mix the avocado sauce into the veggies and stir until
coated.
Scoop filling into lettuce cups and serve
I like to fold the lettuce wraps into burritos for easy
eating.
I put the kid's salad into a pita and added some lettuce. Both of them loved it and had seconds.
looks delicious!! I will have to try them out.
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