I have to share this amazing protein and fiber packed vegetarian sandwich spread that I made on Sunday, sooo good! PS if you are a strict vegetarian that uses no diary at all you may substitute with a creamy non-dairy type ‘cheese’.

1 cup organic chickpeas (Eden organic is the only company that states they use no BPA in the lining of their cans), rinsed and drained

2-3 tbsp olive oil

1/4 cup chopped parsley or cilantro

1/2 – 1 small garlic clove

3 tbsp either goat cheese or feta

Add all ingredients together into a food processor and blend until combined. Adjust seasoning adding some paprika, salt and pepper if desired.

One of the most common complaints I get from clients when I recommend for them to try eating more kale, collard’s or swiss chard; is that they don’t know how to prepare it or how to eat it. What I did with this spread was layer a couple of collard leafs and spread the mixture down the center, layered a few cucumbers, orange peppers and tomato slices and rolled up. I than took a whole grain wrap and mashed 1/2 an avocado and spread that on the wrap, I put the collard wrap in the center over top the avocado and rolled the two together…Voila!

A perfectly balanced meal rich in protein, fiber, complex carbohydrates, healthy monounsaturated fat, iron, calcium, magnesium, b vitamins and much, much more.

Give it a go even your worst critics may be pleasantly surprised! And the best part is that you can safely send this to school with your kids for lunch and be ensured that a good part of their daily dietary needs are being met in one bit!

Enjoy!

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