Vegan Summer Rolls are filled with crunchy veggies, marinated teriyaki tofu, and a creamy and sweet peanut butter sauce!
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These crunchy and bright rolls are a summer dinner to dream of! They are light and refreshing, with marinated tofu, crisp cucumber, crunchy cabbage, fragrant mint, cilantro and scallion. It is fresh flavor after fresh flavor rolled into the perfect dip-able package.
Served with a simple peanut butter sauce to end all peanut butter sauces for that exact purpose. It is a hearty and creamy compliment to these light and refreshing rolls!
Reasons to love this recipe:
- No heat required! Keep the oven and stove off in these summer temps while still enjoying a satisfying meal.
- Packed with veggies and plant-based protein!
- Naturally vegan and gluten free!
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Ingredients in Vegan Summer Rolls:
- Rice Paper Wrappers - the foundation of our summer rolls
- Tofu - which we will quickly marinade to infuse flavor. I prefer sprouted tofu for this recipe.
- Cucumber - thinly sliced on a mandolin or with a knife
- Shredded cabbage - I used purple, but green works too!
- Cilantro, mint & green onions - our herb trio for big flavor! Thai basil would be delicious too!
- Coconut Secret Teriyaki Sauce - for marinating our tofu.
For the Peanut Sauce:
- Peanut butter - the creamy nutty base for our sauce. Almond butter could work too!
- Coconut Secret Raw Coconut Vinegar
- Lime juice
- Eden Foods Organic Sesame Oil - adds a great depth
- Eden Foods Organic Tamari Soy Sauce - for umami and just the right amount of saltiness
- Simply Organic Crushed Red Pepper - optional, for spice
- Simply Organic Ginger
How do you make Vegan Summer Rolls?
Start by prepping the fillings. Marinate the tofu, slice the veggies thinly, and pick the herbs. Get everything out on the counter and ready to go. Once you soften the rice papers, you'll need to move quickly.
Place a rice paper wrapper in a bowl of warm water. I often use a 9inch cake pan or 9x9 inch baking dish. Once the rice paper wrapper softens, place it on a damp towel or a plastic zip-top bag. Both options keep the paper from sticking.
Along the middle of the rice paper wrapper, line up the veggies and tofu. Roll it up exactly like a burrito. Roll it tightly to keep all the fillings secure, but not so tightly that the rice paper wrapper rips. You'll get the hang of it quickly!
Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
Stir together the peanut sauce ingredients and serve!
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PrintVegan Summer Rolls
- Prep Time: 30
- Total Time: 30
- Yield: 8 rolls 1x
- Category: Entree
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Vegan Summer Rolls are filled with crunchy veggies, marinated teriyaki tofu, and a creamy and sweet peanut butter sauce!
Ingredients
For the rolls:
- 8 summer roll wrappers
- 7 oz extra firm tofu (preferable sprouted)
- ½ cup Coconut Secret Teriyaki Sauce
- 2 cups shredded cabbage - red or green
- 2 Persian cucumbers, sliced thinly
- 1-2 green onions, sliced
- ¼ cup mint leaves, lightly packed
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves, lightly packed
For the peanut sauce:
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Coconut Secret Raw Coconut Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Eden Foods Tamari
- 1 tablespoon Eden Foods Sesame Oil
- ½ teaspoon Simply Organics Ginger
- ½ teaspoon Simply Organics Crushed Red Pepper, optional
Instructions
- Slice the tofu into 8 long strips. Place them in a shallow bowl and pour over the teriyaki sauce. Gently toss to coat and set aside to marinade for about 10 minutes, tossing occasionally.
- Stir together the peanut sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Prep the fillings: slice the veggies thinly, and pick the herbs. Get everything out on the counter and ready to go. Once you soften the rice papers, you'll need to move quickly.
- Place a rice paper wrapper in a bowl of warm water. I often use a 9inch cake pan or 9×9 inch baking dish. Once the rice paper softens, place it on a damp towel or a plastic zip-top bag. Both options keep the paper from sticking.
- Along the middle of the rice paper wrapper, line up the veggies and tofu. Roll it up exactly like a burrito. Roll it tightly to keep all the fillings secure, but not so tightly that the rice paper wrapper rips. You’ll get the hang of it quickly!
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
- Summer rolls are best eaten immediately and do not store well in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll + 1 tablespoon peanut sauce
- Calories: 131
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 188mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 17.3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
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