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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...

Old Fashioned Yeast-Raised Plum Loaf (egg-free, dairy-free)

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Bake up nostalgia with this old-fashioned, yeast-raised plum loaf—a soft, spiced treat filled with raisins and prunes. Perfect with tea or coffee! IN LARGE MIXING BOWL: *1 1/2 C. Boiling Water *1 C. mashed Potatoes *1 C. Brown Sugar LET COOL ADD: *1 T. granular Yeast *1/2 C. Oil or Margerine *2 C. warm Rice or Soy Milk *1 tsp. Salt MIX TOGETHER: *3 C. Flour *1/2 tsp. Nutmeg *1 tsp. Cinnamon *1 C. Raisins *1 C. Prunes, chopped ADD to Yeast mixture to make a soft dough LET RISE about 30 minutes ADD flour to knead into a silky dough FORM INTO LOAVES and put into 2 greased loaf pans LET RISE until double in size BAKE at 350F for 1 hour.