Spring Rolls With Peanut Dipping Sauce

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Summary

Enjoy the fresh and vibrant flavors of these Spring Rolls With Peanut Dipping Sauce. Packed with spinach, tofu, cucumber, carrot, cabbage, avocado, sprouts, and basil leaves, all wrapped in organic brown rice paper, they offer a refreshing crunch and a nutrient-dense roll. The creamy, savory Peanut Sauce adds the finishing touch, making each bite delicious and fun.

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time30 minsTotal Time30 mins

Ingredients

 8 organic brown rice paper wraps (or black rice paper wraps)
 1 cup spinach
 16 oz organic tofu (firm, extra-firm, or super, drained and pressed, cut into 1x1” wide strips)
 1 medium cucumber (julienned)
 1 medium carrot (julienned)
 1 cup cabbage (shredded)
 1 large avocado (sliced)
 1 cup sprouts (of your choice)
 ½ cup basil leaves (or cilantro sprigs)
 1 batch of Peanut Sauce (link in Chef’s Notes)

Directions

1

Fill a very wide bowl or pie plate halfway with hot water. One at a time, soften the rice paper wraps by dipping them into the hot water and using your fingers to move them around. Depending on the temperature of the water, it will take about 2–10 seconds for them to soften. They should be pliable but not mushy and falling apart (think al dente pasta), as they will continue to soften even out of the water.

2

Lay the softened wrap on a cutting board and get ready to fill.

3

Next, layer your vegetables: Less is more! If you overfill the wraps you risk ripping the rice paper as it can tear easily once it’s wet and pliable. Our recommendation is to add one to two pieces of everything, starting with two spinach leaves then one strip of tofu, two julienne cucumbers, two julienne carrots, one to two pinches of shredded cabbage, a slice of avocado, a pinch of sprouts, and two pieces of basil.

4

Roll up like a burrito, tucking in sides and rolling up tightly. It will conveniently stick to itself, making this very easy. If it is not sticking, dip your finger in water and rub along the seam.

5

Allow to rest on a serving plate. Repeat with the remaining rolls.

6

Make the Peanut Sauce if you haven’t already.

7

Right before serving, cut the spring rolls in half and plate alongside the sauce.

Chef’s Notes

Substitutions
In place of spinach, try watercress, arugula, baby kale, or another tender, dark, leafy green of your choice.

In place of tofu, try steamed tempeh or chickpea tofu, for a soy-free option.

In place of any of the vegetables in this recipe, try other vegetable options such as mung bean sprouts, bell peppers, zucchini, or grated beets.

Prep Ahead
Make the Miso Peanut Sauce ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Storage
Store Spring Rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size

2 rolls (386g)


Amount per serving
Calories360
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g26%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 75mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 36g14%
Dietary Fiber 10g36%
Total Sugars 5g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 14g

Calcium 200mg16%
Iron 2.8mg16%
Potassium 790mg17%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

 8 organic brown rice paper wraps (or black rice paper wraps)
 1 cup spinach
 16 oz organic tofu (firm, extra-firm, or super, drained and pressed, cut into 1x1” wide strips)
 1 medium cucumber (julienned)
 1 medium carrot (julienned)
 1 cup cabbage (shredded)
 1 large avocado (sliced)
 1 cup sprouts (of your choice)
 ½ cup basil leaves (or cilantro sprigs)
 1 batch of Peanut Sauce (link in Chef’s Notes)

Directions

1

Fill a very wide bowl or pie plate halfway with hot water. One at a time, soften the rice paper wraps by dipping them into the hot water and using your fingers to move them around. Depending on the temperature of the water, it will take about 2–10 seconds for them to soften. They should be pliable but not mushy and falling apart (think al dente pasta), as they will continue to soften even out of the water.

2

Lay the softened wrap on a cutting board and get ready to fill.

3

Next, layer your vegetables: Less is more! If you overfill the wraps you risk ripping the rice paper as it can tear easily once it’s wet and pliable. Our recommendation is to add one to two pieces of everything, starting with two spinach leaves then one strip of tofu, two julienne cucumbers, two julienne carrots, one to two pinches of shredded cabbage, a slice of avocado, a pinch of sprouts, and two pieces of basil.

4

Roll up like a burrito, tucking in sides and rolling up tightly. It will conveniently stick to itself, making this very easy. If it is not sticking, dip your finger in water and rub along the seam.

5

Allow to rest on a serving plate. Repeat with the remaining rolls.

6

Make the Peanut Sauce if you haven’t already.

7

Right before serving, cut the spring rolls in half and plate alongside the sauce.

Notes

Spring Rolls With Peanut Dipping Sauce