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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...
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Delicious Creamy Green Bean, Potato, Garlic Soup - Vegan, Gluten-Free

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This Green Bean-Potato-Garlic Soup is an invention as the result of coming home from the Church fellowship dinner with about a pound of cooked organic Green Beans (the really long ones that you get in the freezer at Costco, if you're lucky-- *Family Tradition* Brand). The beans had already been frozen and thawed, I didn't want to risk illness by going through the process again.  And I confess, I'm hooked on green beans. Before cooking this soup, assemble, measure out and prep: ~Garlic Cloves, slivered or minced (quantity up to you) ~1 pound Green Beans, bite size pieces ~4 medium large Potatoes, peeled and diced ~1/4 tsp. Marjoram powder (or other desired herb) ~Filtered Water, to cover ~1 C. Almond Milk (unsweetened)   ~Salt and Pepper to taste ~Daiya Shreds for garnish (optional) (or other vegan cheese, or not) Add all ingredients above (except the Almond Milk, Salt and Pepper and Daiya Shreds) to a large pot and bring the water to a boil. ...
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