An Inflammation Fighting Lettuce Wrap

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Last updated on February 28th, 2021 at 10:23 am

‘Inflammation’ is a trendy buzz word in the nutrition world. It gets thrown around like crazy, without explanation of the role that inflammation plays on health or how antioxidants factor into the equation Since I love to break down complicated nutrition information in a way that you can understand, I’m here with a new video that chats all about inflammation and antioxidants.

Plus, grab the recipe for this inflammation-fighting lettuce wrap!

vegan collard green wrap filled with colorful vegetables

Inflammation Fighting Lettuce Wrap


Servings 1 wrap

Ingredients

  • 1 piece of collard green
  • 1 carrot sliced into matchsticks
  • 1/4 cup purple cabbage thinly sliced
  • 3 pieces of roasted red pepper
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon honey mustard dressing

Instructions

  1. Cut the thick part out of the collard green stem (it should fold easily). Lay the collard green flat on a cutting board.
  2. Layer the thinly sliced carrots and cabbage along the stem of the collard green. Top with roasted red peppers, avocado, pumpkin seeds and a drizzle of honey mustard.
  3. Wrap it up like a burrito and enjoy!

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I’m Natalie Rizzo, an NYC-based Registered Dietitian.

My mission is to help everyday athletes fuel their fitness with plants.

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