Submitted By Marie-Claire Hermans from Ravishing Raw |
That first back-to-school day is always a special one, and so is the lunch box you prepare with great care. But what about the mornings you are running out of time or lacking inspiration? How can you make an attractive, healthy raw lunch within a few minutes that delivers food for thought? The answer is simple: create a lovely creamy nut cheese during the weekend, which keeps well all week in the refrigerator. Sprout some seeds with your kids: they love growing their own food on a windowsill. Buy a variation of greens, fresh herbs and vegetables; wash and store them nicely in green bags. Whenever you are in a hurry, all you need to do is grab some of this inviting food and wrap it up!
TOOLS YOU NEED
A sharp knife
A cutting board
INGREDIENTS FOR ONE WRAP
1 large green leaf of a Chinese cabbage
2 TBSP creamy herb cheese
A few cucumber slices, sliced in fine strips
A grip of cilantro or basil
A grip of sprouts of your own choice
1 sliced radish, or some beet or carrots
A dash of sea salt
1 long sprig of chive
CREAMY HERB CHEESE
2 cups of cashew nuts, soaked for 1 to 2 hours
1 cup of spring water
¼ tsp probiotic powder or 1 capsule of probiotics
1. Blend the cashew nuts with the water until very smooth
2. Add the probiotics at lowest speed, or by hand
3. Transfer everything into a glass bowl and let ferment in a warm place (room temperature) for 16 hours
4. Add fresh herbs to taste (chive, thyme, rosemary, oregano, basil)
5. Add a dash of sea salt and black pepper to taste
6. Mix well and store in a sealed glass container in the refrigerator
WRAP IT UP!
1. Cut the leaf horizontally in half so most of the white stem is removed
2. Place 1 to 2 TBSP herb cheese in the middle of the green part
3. Place whatever you like or have in your wrap on top of the cheese
4. Fold both sides towards the middle and tie the wrap together with a chive sprig
TIPS
For info on Sprouts, go to: http://ravishingraw.com/wordpress/2010/11/02/sprouting/
You can wrap up all kinds of leftovers: always surprising!
No cheese? Use a nut or cheese dressing or some Marinara Sauce instead
Go wild with dandelion as small wraps for kids who love a touch of bitter taste: very healthy!
You can use any green leaf to make wraps such as Collard Greens, Swiss Chard or Romaine lettuce
Make double the amount of the cream cheese and keep one half basic, add herbs to the other half
You can create several flavors with the cheese by adding Mediterranean, Moroccan or Indian herbs
Marie-Claire started “Ravishing Raw” after curing herself from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia, with raw food. As a raw food coach, she specialized in offering professional help to those who are suffering from similar debilitating conditions. Along with her expertise in jazz music management and booking work, she helps world class artists = challenged by their demanding lifestyle – find solutions to improve their health.
For more raw recipes, visit Marie-Claire Hermans, Author and Ravishing Raw Coach & Chef, visit online at www.ravishingraw.com.
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