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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...

Fresh V8-ish Juice (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

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If you ever wondered how to use all that arugula to best effect: Put the following through your Juicer or Blend Up In Your Blender: *Small Basket of Grape or Cherry Tomatoes (very ripe) *6 Stalks Celery , cut in 1/4s *4 Carrots *Handful of Spinach *1/3 Bunch of Cilantro *Handful of Arugula *2 Cloves Garlic *2 Lemons , peeled and seeded If using a Nut Mylk/Juice Bag to strain the juice, do that into a large pitcher. Pour Juice back into Blender.   ADD: *1 T. Olive Oil *1 T. Raw Honey * Celtic Sea Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper to taste Blend until slightly emulsified (20 seconds). Pour into glasses and add a grating of Pepper (to taste) -Recipe and Demo by Cynthia