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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...

Sunflower-Nut Meat Balls Recipe (egg-free, dairy-free, vegan)

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Sunflower Nut "Meatballs" immersed in a veggie stew-- great also as a part of a traditional Spaghetti and Meatball  Dinner This popular sunflower nut meatballs recipe is quick to make and very attractive and delicious to serve. Sunflower seeds are an inexpensive plant protein that are a nice economic break from the cost of many other nuts and seeds.   In a food processor, or by hand, FINELY CHOP   *1 cup/140 g raw sunflower seeds and *1 cup/120 g pecans or walnuts   IN MIXING BOWL PUT :  *4 cups/200 g. wholewheat bread crumbs or rolled oats BLENDERIZE THE FOLLOWING :together: *2 cups/473 ml  water or vegetable broth *1 raw onion *2 cloves garlic *2 tablespoon/20 g  Caflib or roasted chicory *1 tablespoon/12 g  black pepper *1 tablespoon/18 g. Marmite (a yeasty "beef" flavoring) or Celtic Sea Salt to taste *1 teaspoon/4 g. mesquite powder (optional) MIX ALL OF THE ABOVE IN MIXING BOWL FORM INTO BALLS (golf ball or smaller)...