If you are looking for a keto, low carb sub sandwich substitute, try using collard greens and make a wrap. They are sturdy and make an absolute delicious sandwich using your favorite sandwich ingredients.
You might also like this low carb Italian sub salad recipe!
Sometimes I miss sandwiches. Quite honestly I don’t eat them often but lately my son has been loving a local Italian grocery store sub sandwich. They always look so good but I don’t eat bread much and felt I should make my own version.
A couple weeks ago I made a Thai shrimp spring roll using collard greens and thought the collard greens would be the perfect vehicle for any sandwich toppings. So today I’m sharing with you my low carb sub sandwich using collard greens. It was fresh, delicious and definitely low carb. I’ll show you how I made them.
HOW TO USE COLLARD GREEN LEAVES AS WRAPPERS
This is my second time using these large collard greens. You can buy them in a big bunch but just need one to start with. Carefully slice part of the stem off to make it flatter. This will make it easier to rollup. I also cut a V in the bottom to get the tough stem off.
Next take the leaf and rinse it off but don’t dry. Place it in a skillet, turn up the heat and cover with a lid just for 1 or 2 minutes. this will soften the leaf and make it more pliable.
Low Carb Sub Sandwich Ingredients
I like to use all kinds of different meats, cheeses and vegetables. I bought a tray of meats at Aldi and used provolone cheese. Like most subs I also used fresh tomatoes, red onions and some Italian dressing.
I also made a turkey club sandwich with thick bacon, sliced turkey, Swiss cheese and mayo. Use whatever you sandwich ingredients you like.
How To Make A Low Carb Sub Sandwich
Once you have the collard greens leaf prepared, just stack your ingredients on the lower part of the leaf. I used capricola, ham, pepperoni, provolone, tomatoes, red onions and a bit of Italian dressing.
Fold the bottom up and over the filling, then fold in the sides of the leaf. From there you just roll the rest of the sandwich up as tightly as possible. And that’s it!
Turkey Club Low Carb Sandwich
This is my son’s favorite sandwich and I make it for his lunch most days. So I’m always tempted to take a bite of one but now I have my own! For this collard wrap sandwich I use turkey slices, Swiss cheese and bacon. Also I add a bit of mayo as well.
Why Use Collard Greens Anyway?
Collard greens are part of the cruciferous family of vegetables. The leaves are very large and edible. They have high levels of Vitamin K and A and are a good source of soluble fiber. Collard greens are also a natural detoxifier and the fiber is great for leaky gut problems. I like them because they make for a healthy and low carb wrap! For more interesting information about collard greens, check out Dr. Axe’s post.
Well I hope you give these collard green sandwiches a try. They were an eye opener for me. In the summer we really like to eat sandwiches so now I know how to make my mine low carb. The nutritional information is:
Low Carb Sub Sandwich (1 whole)
444 cals / 32.1g fat / 6g carbs / 0.5g fiber / 31.1g protein = 5.5g net carbs
Low Carb Turkey Club Sandwich (1 whole)
341 cals / 21.3g fat / 2.8g carbs / 36.9g protein = 2.8g net carbs
You might also like my friend Sara’s bell pepper sandwich!
Low Carb Sandwiches using Collard Greens
If you are looking for a keto, low carb sub sandwich substitute, try using collard greens and make a wrap. They are sturdy and make an absolute delicious sandwich using your favorite sandwich ingredients.
Ingredients
Low Carb Sub Sandwich
- 1 large collard greens leaf
- 2 slices hard salami
- 3 slices pepperoni
- 2 slices ham
- 2 slices provolone cheese
- 2 tablespoons red onions, thinly sliced
- 1 slice tomato
- 1 tablespoon Italian dressing
Low Carb Turkey Club Sandwich
- 1 large collard greens leaf
- 2 slices turkey breast
- 3 pieces bacon, cooked
- 1 slice Swiss cheese
- 1 teaspoon mayonnaise
Instructions
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Take one of the collard greens leaves and slice the thick part of the stem horizontally to make the leaf more flat. Also cut a V at the bottom to take out more of the stem.Â
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Rinse the leaf and place in a large skillet. Cover with a lid and cook for 1 - 2 minutes to make the leaf more pliable. Dry the leaf if damp.
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Spread any mayo if using. Then add your ingredients in the middle of the leaf towards the bottom.Â
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Fold up the leaf to cover the filling. Fold in the sides and tuck under the filling.
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Roll up as neat and tightly as you can
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NOTE: If you are makign the sub sandwich add the dressing at the end on toppings before you roll. If using may, spread it on the leaf first before add ingredients.
Recipe Notes
Low Carb Sub Sandwich (1 whole)
444 cals / 32.1g fat / 6g carbs / 0.5g fiber / 31.1g protein = 5.5g net carbs
Low Carb Turkey Club Sandwich (1 whole)
341 cals / 21.3g fat / 2.8g carbs / 36.9g protein = 2.8g net carbs
Debbie
What a fantastic idea using the collard greens as a wrap. I enjoy taking wraps for my lunch, and I like to mix it up with different veggies. I am going to try this.
Denise
Debbie, the collard wraps were a life changer for me.
Raiko
This sandwich recipe looks so good! I can’t wait to try this one. I’m sure my wife’s going to like this. Thanks for sharing!
Soniya
This is sunch a low carb and delicious wrap! Perfect for summer ! Adding the ingredients to my shopping list. Can’t wait to try it!
Beth Neels
This looks like a delicious lunch or dinner! I need to get away from the carbs and this looks like a delicious way to do it!
Stephanie
What a great idea for a sandwich wrapper. These would also be perfect to pack for a picnic lunch and love how easy they look to prepare. Will be making these soon will all my favorite sub toppings.
Cathy
What a clever delicious idea to use collard greens as the wrap! Love this!! Will so be trying this recipe in the next few days! Thanks for such a great idea!
Sara Welch
This was such a nice change of pace for lunch today! Delicious, light and with a little crunch! Delicious!