Kimberley Snyder Raw Gorilla Taco Wraps Tasty & Delicious
Kimberley Snyder Raw Gorilla Taco Wraps
Kimberley Snyder Raw Gorilla Taco Wraps are great as an appetizer, lunch or even salad (just shred the collard greens and place the walnuts and salsa on top). For a gathering, just cut the wraps diagonally and stand with the insides facing up for beautiful presentation. Then, place them on a platter atop curly kale and garnish with twisted lemon slices, and maybe some whole red peppers and thin avocado slices (your guests can squeeze the lemon juice on their avocado slices to eat alongside the wraps). Kimberley Snyder Raw Gorilla Taco Wraps are great to pack for you or your child(ren) in lunches, as they store well in Ziploc bags, requiring no utensils to eat. If your kids won’t eat the collard green wrap, just scoop some of the walnut meat into a non-GMO corn tortilla and add the salsa on top before wrapping!
Health Benefits
Raw gorilla taco wraps are an amazing source of protein and vitamin K, as well as a plethora of other vitamins and nutrients. Beloved collard greens offer protection against hemorrhoids, constipation and colon cancer diseases, are super rich in phyto-nutrients with cancer-cell growth inhibition that protects against prostate, breast, cervical, colon and ovarian cancers, can prevent neural tube defects in babies during the peri-conception period, maintain healthy mucus membranes, skin and vision, and have the potential to increase bone mass in those with osteoporosis, as well prevent asneuronal damage in Alzheimer’s patients. They’re rich in di-indolyl-methane (DIM), sulforaphane, di-indolyl-methane, folate, vitamins A and K, and the B-complex group. Minerals include iron, calcium, copper, manganese, selenium and zinc. Walnuts are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, and can reduce breast cancer and diabetes risks, boost heart health, improve reproductive health in men, may help prevent chemically-induced liver damage and have favorable effects on insulin levels in overweight adults. Coriander is known as a beneficial treatment to mouth ulcers, anemia, smallpox, diarrhea and skin disorders. It contains a significant amount of vitamin C, as well as many of the B-complex vitamins and is an excellent source of iron, copper, calcium, potassium, manganese, zinc and magnesium. Cumin has been known to aid in the treatment of asthema, bronchitis, lactation, anemia and insomnia. It is a great source of iron, calcium, magnesium and manganese, as well as a good source of thiamin, potassium, phosphorous and copper. Low-sodium tamari contains little salt and no gluten.
Kimberley Snyder Raw Gorilla Taco Wraps
Why not? It is the absolute best taco recipe for so many reasons. First, Kimberley Snyder Raw Gorilla Taco Wraps are raw and extremely healthy with a massive dose of protein, vitamins C and K, iron and omega-3 fatty acids in each serving. Second, Kimberley Snyder Raw Gorilla Taco Wraps are inexpensive and super easy to make with no cooking necessary. Third, one taco makes for a wonderfully portable lunch that can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge. Lastly, Kimberley Snyder Raw Gorilla Taco Wraps are an amazingly flavorful and tasty way to eat a taco. Your kids will love them too! If you want to share with others (we don’t blame you if you don’t!), these tasty little wraps make great appetizers if you’re having guests for dinner. They’re suitable for diabetics, lactose-intolerant folks, those with heart issues and anyone looking for a gluten-free meal option. When making Kimberley Snyder Raw Gorilla Taco Wraps, we recommend the Vitamix or Blendtec for even chopping of your walnuts. Check out our add-ins for additional health benefits.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kimberley Snyder Raw Gorilla Taco Wraps
- 2 cups walnuts
- 1 Tablespoons cumin
- ½ Tablespoons coriander
- 2 Tablespoons low sodium tamari
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (or more, to taste)
- Salsa
- Collard greens, washed with stems trimmed about 2 inches from bottom of leaf
2. Take a collard green with the dark edge facing down on your cutting board. Trim off the stem and up about two inches into the leaf. Place about ¼–1/3 cup of the nut meat mixture in the middle of the leaf. Top with some salsa.
3. To assemble, roll up burrito style. Fold one of the long ends in, and then both the end pieces, and then the other long way, tucking in firmly. Place with the folded edge down on your cutting board, and slice firmly into two pieces on the diagonal.
4. Wrap tacos and place wraps in an airtight container or wrap each individually. Refrigerate for up to four days.
Do you remember the best taco you ever had? Well, plan to have a new favorite because Kimberley Snyder Raw Gorilla Taco Wraps is the most amazing taco recipe in the world (I make it regularly and can attest). Being that it’s a raw entree, you’d never guess the taco “meat” wasn’t cooked in grease and a slaughtered poor animal. It’s the taco that’s actually healthy for you! Kimberley Snyder Raw Gorilla Taco Wraps are a great source of protein, manganese, vitamins A and K, and foliates. One of the best things about Kimberley Snyder Raw Gorilla Taco Wraps is that they’re portable once you make them. Simply roll them up ahead of time and store in the refrigerator, then grab and walk out the door. You don’t even need a fork — just eat like a burrito! The other great thing about them? They’re also super easy to make so this recipe will instantly become one of your top three favorites.
- Recipe by: The Beauty Detox Foods: Discover the Top 50 Beauty Foods That Will Transform Your Body and Reveal a More Beautiful You by Kimberley Snyder
- Recipe Type: Meal
Special Equipment:
Food processor, Cutting board, knife, Measuring spoons, Measuring cups, Mixing bowl, Mixing spoon
Ingredient Health Benefits
A walnut is the nut of any tree of the genus Juglans, particularly the Persian or English walnut, Juglans regia. It is used for food after full ripening for its nutmeat. Walnuts are a powerhouse of healthy nutrition. They are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, with just ¼ cup of walnuts providing over 100% of the USRDA for omega-3 fatty acids. They are also ample sources of copper, manganese, molybdenum, and biotin. Walnuts are excellent for the cardiovascular system, help prevent cancer, and contain unique phytonutrition that we are just beginning to understand. Walnuts are an essential part of a healthy diet.
Cumin is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. Cumin is a warming spice with a long history of traditional medicinal use. Cumin is high in Iron which is essential for energy and immune function. Cumin has also been shown to aid digestion and to have cancer-protective properties.
Coriander, also known as cilantro, Chinese parsley or dhania, is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae. The spice is made from the ground, dried “seed” – which is actually a fruit. Coriander is a powerful medicinal plant that is high in Vitamin K and contains many phytonutrients. Coriander has strong antibacterial properties and has been shown effective in fighting Salmonella and Candida Albicans.
Tamari sauce is a type of soy sauce made from a fermented paste of boiled soybeans, roasted grain, brine, and Aspergillus oryzae or Aspergillus sojae molds. Since tamari is a fermented soy food is has medicinal and nutritional properties while avoiding the problems associated with unfermented soy foods. Scientists note the high concentration of “brown pigment” in tamari, because of its strong antioxidant and anti-cancer properties. Tamari aids in the digestion of grains and vegetables while being rich in minerals. It is also often wheat and gluten free.
Chili powder is a spice made from ground, dried chiles. It adds warmth and spice to any dish. Chilies contain health benefiting alkaloid compound, capsaicin, which gives them a strong spicy taste. Capsaicin has been found to have anti-bacterial, anti-carcinogenic, analgesic, and anti-diabetic properties. It’s also been shown to reduce LDL (bad cholesterol) levels.
Salsa is a spicy mixture or dip – usually of tomatoes, hot peppers, and often lime juice, onions, and cilantro. The tomato is the edible fruit/berry of the nightshade Solanum lycopersicum. Tomatoes are high in antioxidants and particularly rich in lycopene, a compound thought to be important in bone and prostate health. Tomatoes are also high in vitamin C, biotin, molybdenum, vitamin K, potassium, copper, magnesium and manganese. Chilies contain health benefiting alkaloid compound, capsaicin, which gives them a strong spicy taste. Capsaicin has been found to have anti-bacterial, anti-carcinogenic, analgesic, and anti-diabetic properties. It’s also been shown to reduce LDL (bad cholesterol) levels.
Collard greens is the American English term for various loose-leafed cultivars of Brassica oleracea, part of the Acephala group. Collards are incredibly high in Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and manganese, and have ample amounts of fiber, calcium, choline, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6. Collards have well-studied anti-carcinogenic qualities, is cleansing to the liver, is full of anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds and has been shown beneficial to cardiovascular health.
