Detox Rainbow Roll-Ups with Peanut Sauce

If you haven't tried out these roll-ups then it's high time you should. It's an ideal dumpling or bread roll replacement for those who are health-conscious and want to avoid carbs and oil. The base of the detox rainbow roll-ups is made of collard leaf. When you take a big leaf and boil it, the leaf becomes soft and bends easily for you to roll up. You don't need to use any flour to make a dough for the roll. The name 'rainbow' indicates that this roll-up will be colorful. So, if your kids don't like eating veggies, you can make these colorful roll-ups to motivate them to try on veggies.

Ingredients

Rainbow roll-ups

• Carrots, thinly sliced
• Cucumbers, thinly sliced
• Purple cabbage shredded
• Red bell pepper, julienne cut
• Yellow bell pepper, julienne cut
• Collard greens
• Cooked rice or quinoa
• Curry hummus
• Peanuts
• Cilantro

Peanut sauce

• Peanut butter – ¾ cup
• Soy sauce – ¼ cup
• Water – ¼ cup
• Rice vinegar – ¼ cup
• Garlic – 1 clove
• Honey – 2 tablespoons
• Ginger – 1 teaspoon, grated
• Lime juice – 1 teaspoon

Cooking instructions

These roll-ups are delicious and detox-friendly, disproving the common notion that healthy food doesn't taste well. You must make the meal in three steps. First, prepare the vegetables; then make the sauce, and finally roll it up.

Preparing vegetables

You should wash the vegetables properly. Then cut the vegetables into thin slices. As the vegetables are not cooked, you will not like them if the slices are not thin. Put these vegetables separately on a large platter.

Making the sauce

Add peanut butter, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, lime juice, and maple syrup in a bowl and mix everything. You can add some warm water to get the needed consistency of the sauce.

Make the roll-ups

You need to prepare the collard leaves first. Pick the big and untorn collard leaves and boil them for a few seconds. You will notice that they have become pliable. Put the fillings on the leaves in your desired order. Make sure you add a small amount of veggie as more won't fit inside the collard paper. Now roll the leaves lightly so that they don't break.

When serving the roll-ups put a small pot of peanut sauce for dipping the roll-ups. When you arrange 5-6 roll-ups on a large platter, they will look like a bouquet of flowers. For your convenience, you can prepare the leaves and the vegetables before so that you can just take them from the fridge and roll them up for a quick healthy meal.

Health benefits

This food allows the process of detoxification; so all the toxins are removed from the body. This would lead to improved digestion and your digestive tract will be clear. You will notice an increase in your energy levels. So, you won't experience fatigue anymore. You will have healthier skin and you can maintain your healthy body weight.

When you include various types of vegetables in your diet, you will get loads of useful nutrients. For example, red vegetables have antioxidants, the yellow ones have vitamins A and C. Green vegetables are also packed with useful vitamins and minerals.

Peanut sauce is very healthy as it contains proteins and healthy fats. It also adds a little sweetness to the roll-ups, making them more interesting.

Variations

You can use rice sheets or cabbage leaves instead of collard leaves. If you use rice sheets, damp them before using them. Lay the sheet on your work surfaces and place the veggies there. After putting all your toppings, wrap tightly from either side. Instead of peanut sauce, you can use any other sauce here. If you are preparing this for your kids, you can add bits of meat or egg too. You can mix and match the vegetables to include seasonal ones. Make sure to add vegetables of different colors. For a change, you can add some small cubes of apple or other fruits too.

You can have this healthy dish for your lunch or dinner. It will go with your breakfast menu as well. A delicious dish without oil is rare to find. You can have fun making them along with your kids. The kids will love the vibrant colors of the vegetables and it can be an opportunity for them to learn about the health benefits of different vegetables.