Summer Rolls
Sweet and spicy strips of tofu are wrapped in rice paper along with fresh veggies and herbs in these healthy Summer Rolls! Paired with a simple peanut sauce, you'll have them on the table in 30 minutes or less. Gluten-free and vegan with paleo, Whole30 and low-carb/keto options.
Ingredients
For the Summer Rolls
- 12 oz extra firm organic tofu , pressed and drained. If you're not a fan of tofu, you can also sub with tempeh. For paleo or Whole30, sub with oyster mushrooms, shredded jackfruit or cooked and shredded / thinly sliced chicken or protein of choice.
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos , you can also sub with gluten-free tamari or low sodium soy sauce if you're not gluten-free
- 1 tsp pure maple syrup , or you can also sub with Lakanto sugar-free maple syrup or any other preferred sticky liquid sweetener for lower sugar. Vegan honey or agave also work.
- ½ tsp red pepper chili flakes
- 8-10 rice paper wrappers , you can also sub with large collard green leaves (lightly steamed with stems removed), coconut wraps or jicama wraps for low carb, keto, paleo or Whole30. Pure tapioca wrappers also work for paleo.
- 1 yellow bell pepper , thinly sliced
- 1 large carrot , thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 avocado sliced
- 8 romaine lettuce leaves , cut in half
- Assortment of fresh herbs of choice: cilantro mint, Thai basil
For the Peanut Sauce
- 2 tbsp creamy or crunchy peanut butter , you can also sub with almond butter, cashew butter or sunflower seed butter for peanut-free / paleo / Whole30.
- 1.5 tbsp coconut aminos , you can also sub with gluten-free tamari or low sodium soy sauce if you're not gluten-free
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup , you can also sub with Lakanto SF maple syrup or any other preferred sticky liquid sweetener for lower sugar. Vegan honey or agave also work.
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- Juice of half a lime
- 2-3 tbsp water as needed to thin out the sauce
Instructions
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Heat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan on medium heat. Cut tofu into strips about ½ inch wide and add to the pan.
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Fry for a few minutes on each side until golden, add the coconut aminos, maple syrup and red pepper chili flakes and fry for another minute until golden and crispy. You can also use this air fry tofu if you prefer to not to use the stove.
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Assemble the spring rolls. Submerge one rice paper in warm water for 10 seconds until softened then carefully transfer to a plastic cutting board.
Add a few pieces of carrot, pepper, one or two strips of tofu, a small handful of cabbage, slice of avocado, a lettuce leaf or two and a sprig or two of fresh herbs of choice.
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Carefully lift one end of the wrapper over the top of the filling and carefully tuck under the filling. Tuck both sides in and keep rolling, keeping it tight until fully rolled. Repeat with remaining ingredients. It will make 8-10 spring rolls. Carefully cut them in half.
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Add all the peanut sauce ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk until creamy and combined.
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Serve with spring rolls and enjoy.
Recipe Notes
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Make-Ahead: It's best to enjoy these salad rolls shortly after you make them. However, you can prepare the fillings and peanut sauce ahead of time and store them separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Assemble the rolls just before serving for optimal freshness.
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Freezing Instructions: If you want to freeze the rolls for later enjoyment, assemble them as directed but omit the peanut sauce. Place the assembled rolls in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until firm. Once frozen, transfer the rolls to a freezer-safe bag or container, placing parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving, and prepare the peanut sauce fresh.
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Storage: Leftover rolls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To prevent them from drying out, place a damp paper towel over the rolls before sealing the container. You can bring your summer rolls to room temperature before you enjoy them if you'd like. If you forget to wrap them before you store them, they'll stick together and rip when you try to remove them.