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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...

Tofu Amritsari Masala

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This Tofu Amritsari Masala recipe is baked tofu in a smoky, spicy Punjabi Tomato Cream Sauce.  The total time to make it is 40 minutes.  Add chickpeas, veggies or veggie meat for variation. Tofu Amritsari Masala- with Plain Coconut Yogurt and Naan Bread BAKED TOFU: INGREDIENTS: 14 oz/400g Firm Tofu, pressed for 15 minutes, and then cubed 2 tsp. minced Ginger 3 cloves Garlic, minced 1 tsp. Apple Cider 2 tsp. Lemon Juice 1/3 tsp. Salt 1 tsp. ground Coriander 3/4 tsp. ground Cumin 1/3 tsp. Cayenne (or use Paprika for less heat) 1 tsp. Oil (or omit for Oil-Free) 1 Tbsp. Cornstarch SAUCE: INGREDIENTS: 2 tsp. Oil (or water if using oil free) 1 tsp. ground Coriander 1/2 tsp. each: ground Cumin, Cayenne or use scant 1/4 tsp. for less heat, Smoked Paprika or Kashmiri Chili Powder (use Sweet Paprika for less heat) 1 Tbsp minced Ginger 1/3 C. finely chopped Onion 1 green Chili, chopped (use 1/4 Cup Bell Pepper for less heat) 3 lg. Tomatoes, pureed or 15...