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Vegan Spring Rolls - 3 Ways

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    Here are 3 fresh, low-fat, vegan spring roll recipes inspired by traditional Asian flavors, each with a unique twist on the filling, wrapper, and dipping sauce. None are fried—they’re all served fresh, preserving both flavor and nutrients. 🥒 1. Vietnamese-Style Fresh Spring Rolls                                                  with Tofu & Vermicelli Wrapper: Rice paper Filling: Rice vermicelli noodles (cooked and cooled) Firm tofu (pan-seared or baked, lightly salted) Julienned carrots Cucumber sticks Fresh mint & Thai basil Romaine lettuce or butter lettuce leaves Dipping Sauce: Peanut Hoisin Sauce 2 tbsp hoisin sauce 1 tbsp natural peanut butter 1 tsp rice vinegar Splash of hot water to thin Optional: crushed peanuts and chili flakes on top Tip: Soften rice paper one at a time in warm water for 10 seconds, then roll tightly with a damp cl...

Veggie & Tofu Wontons

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Veggie and Tofu Wontons INGREDIENTS: 100g mashed firm tofu ½ cup celery, chopped finely 1 Pak Choi leaf, finely sliced or 1 or 2 cabbage leaves, finely diced Small white onion, diced finely 2 tsp. carrots grated 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. soy sauce 2 tsp. grated ginger 1/2 package (25) wonton wrappers, or as needed Water Wash - 2 tsp. of water + ¼ tsp. cornstarch Pinch of pepper 1 tsp. each: honey, sesame oil 2 Tbsp. oil for pan fry but leave wontons in flat triangles, or 3 to 4 cups oil for deep-frying, as needed INSTRUCTIONS FOR VEGGIE & TOFU WONTONS In  a sauté pan, heat 2 tsp. oil and sauté celery, carrots, onion, pak choy, ginger When tender, season with soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, salt and pepper. Add mashed tofu into vegetables, mix well then let cool Heat the oil for deep-frying while you are wrapping the wontons. To fill the wontons, lay a wrapper in front of you so that it forms a diamond shape. With your finger place s...