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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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Curried Carrot and Cashew Cream Soup Recipe (egg-free, dairy-free)

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Curried Carrot and Cashew Cream Soup SAUTE in large sauce pan in 2 T. Oil or Margerine: *1 medium Onion, chopped *2 cloves Garlic, minced *6 C. grated Carrot COVER above and let sweat 5 minutes BLEND: *4 C. Vegetable Stock or Water and Bouillon Cube *1 inch Ginger root, grated *1 tsp. Curry Powder *1/2 tsp. Salt *1 C. raw Cashews ADD to sauce pan and SIMMER on medium heat 10 minutes GARNISH with some grated Nutmeg ADD slurry of Cornstarch to thicken if needed (Alternatively, for a smoother, creamy soup, use 6C. chopped cooked or roasted carrots at the outset and add them to the blender along with the saute'd onion and garlic and other items. Simmer everything together, stirring to maintain smooth consistency.) You may want to compare the home-made recipe above with  Loma Linda and other traditional purchased products.  (I am an Amazon associate and receive a small referral fee if you purchase using the link. You are  not  charged extra.)
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Spicy Peas and Spinach Recipe (Gluten-free, Egg-free, Dairy-free)

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Spicy Peas (hot hot!) and Spinach SAUTE in 2 T. Oil: *1 tsp. Ginger, grated *2 cloves Garlic, minced *1 tsp. ground Cumin *1 tsp. ground Coriander *1/2 tsp. Chili Powder ADD: *1 C. Vegetable Stock OR Bouillon Cubes and Water ADD: *4 c. Green Peas *2 handsful of Spinach, chopped *2 T. Lemon Juice *Zest of 1 Lemon SERVE as a side dish or over cooked brown rice For great GREEN PEA PESTO Recipe, go Here .
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