Veggie Hummus Wraps

These veggie hummus wraps are basically a sneaky salad – they are delicious, filling, and feel like you’re eating a wrap, but it’s made almost entirely of raw vegetables. Be sure to ooh and ahh at the beautiful colors and take a photo before you dig in, because this recipe is gorgeous!

Collard greens

Collard greens make a (perhaps surprisingly) good wrap. Their large, sturdy leaves hold up beautifully whether eaten raw or lightly steamed or blanched, making them perfect for stuffing with vibrant veggies and other fillings without falling apart. Flavor-wise, collards offer a mild, earthy taste that complements savory fillings without overpowering them.

And of course, they are a green light food rather than the yellow or red light wraps you might otherwise use. You’ll be more insulin sensitive and your blood sugar will be more stable. Collard greens are also high in fiber, calcium, vitamin K, and antioxidants, more reasons they are a total win!

Beets

Beets bring a burst of color to any recipe they are in, this one included. They have a natural sweetness that complements the other savory, earthy, crunchy, and creamy components of this meal.

Beets are high in nitrates, which are naturally-occurring compounds that help lower blood pressure and improve circulation by relaxing and widening your blood vessels. This is beneficial for everyone, but if you are living with diabetes it is particularly helpful for lowering the risk of heart disease and other complications like nerve or kidney damage.

Hummus

Hummus is a superstar food, don’t you agree? First of all, it’s delicious. Creamy, savory, and packed with flavor. Second, it’s made from beans which create what is called a “second meal effect” meaning that they not only have a positive influence on the meal in which they are eaten, but also create a better blood glucose response in the following meal. (Impressive, right?) And finally, people who eat hummus tend to have better health, period. They have a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. We know you want to be part of that club!

When you’re getting the ingredients for this recipe, be sure to buy hummus that is made without oil, or you can make your own at home! One benefit of the latter is that you can get creative with the recipes and add whatever you want.

Sprouts

We suggested alfalfa sprouts, but really you can use any kind of sprouts in this recipe – broccoli, sunflower, etc.

Sprouts are some of the most powerful foods on Earth. Compared to the mature versions of the same plant, sprouts often contain higher concentrations of vitamins, antioxidants, and beneficial compounds. Take broccoli sprouts, for example. While regular broccoli is already a super healthy vegetable, broccoli sprouts contain up to 100 times more sulforaphane—a powerful plant compound known for its anti-inflammatory and detoxifying effects. Sulforaphane has been shown in research to improve insulin sensitivity, reduce oxidative stress, and even support cellular repair.

What makes sprouts so nutritious? During sprouting, the plant goes through a metabolic process that activates enzymes, increases nutrient availability, and boosts levels of compounds that protect against disease. When you eat sprouts like alfalfa or broccoli, you’re getting the benefits of the full plant in a concentrated, more bioavailable form. Pretty awesome, right?