Raw Vegan Wraps and Rolls Rock!

Here’s how to make an everyday raw food lunch that turns your office mates GREEN with envy: raw vegan wraps and rolls are easy to make, colorful, tasty, and beautiful—a skeptic might become a raw food enthusiast just because they want a bite!Make a simple lunch or snack into a raw food adventure by choosing vibrant seasonal vegetables and fruits (like tomato, red bell pepper, cucumber, avocado, or even citrus, melon or pineapple, to name a few) that look inviting and taste lusciously fresh. If the “proof of the pudding is in the eating,” these raw vegan wraps definitely pass the test, as they are simply bursting with flavor and goodness. Amaze your friends with creative combinations right away—it’s easy to make an interesting variety of raw vegan hand-held wraps or sliced rolls with an array of different fillings.As an added bonus, it’s possible to make many different wraps from ingredients that may already be lurking in your refrigerator. Spreads, dips, pâtés, and sliced avocado make a great base for your wrap, piled high with vegetables and condiments like raw mayonnaise or mustard, pickles or kraut,  plus fresh herbs and piquant spices to create delicious, portable meals and snacks—wonderful for breakfast, lunch, or a quick dinner on the go. How about a Mexican or Thai Burrito, a Japanese Nori Hand Roll or an Italian Wrap? Not only a wonderful way to use up leftover raw spreads and dips, but you can practice your knife skills: slice, grate, julienne, chop and chiffonade to your heart’s content. The possibilities are endless, and the results are to live for!WrappersRomaine leavesNori seaweed sheetsCollard leaves, stems removedCabbage leaves-red or greenRaw TortillasVegetables and FruitsAlfalfa or Sunflower sproutsAvocados, thinly slicedRed bell peppers, juliennedCucumber, seeded and juliennedThin sliced red onionCarrots, shreddedTomato, chopped or slicedSpreads and SaucesDairy Free PestoRaw pâtésNut cheesesZucchini HummusRaw mayo, mustard or ketchupCabbage KrautSalsaGuacamoleRaw tahiniPumpkin seed butterAlmond butterDon’t hesitate to use your imagination for a variety of flavor combinations. Here are a just a few ideas  to get you started!Thai style BurritoFinely shredded red cabbageGrated carrotsFresh corn off the cobJulienned pea podsCilantroSpicy sauce:nut butterlime juicenatural sweetenergluten free soy sauceWrap in Lettuce leafMexican Style BurritoSunflower seed pateGrated carrotsSproutsFresh avocado slicesFresh tomato salsaWrap in Cabbage LeafItalian WrapDairy Free PestoMarinated MushroomsCherry Tomatoes, quarteredSliced Raw OlivesPine Nut ParmesanWrap in Lettuce LeafLove to learn how to make wraps and rolls, delicious sauces, tasty condiments, and raw vegan dips and cheeses? Why not explore the curriculum at Living Light Culinary Institute? We have classes and packages from one day to nine weeks! Call 707-964-2420 for information about all of our exciting culinary and nutrition courses and certification programs. Our enrollment advisors are experienced and knowledgeable and will help you find the perfect fit for your schedule and pocketbook. We'll help you learn how to make healthy living delicious!