I'll preface this by saying yes, I am aware that it's not summer anymore and this is clearly a summer food. However, where I live (FL), it still feels like summer, so I'm posting it! It's definitely still something that can be enjoyed year round, or you could come back to the recipe next summer!
There are two recipes in this, but a lot of similar ingredients in both so you could easily make both at the same time! I decided to go somewhat traditional with the flavors in one of them and a bit more unique with the other, and they both turned out delicious! One of these recipes is vegan and the other is vegetarian, but you could definitely leave out the cheese or swap it for a vegan version if you wanted to! I hope you try these recipes and maybe even get creative and put your own twist on them!
Caprese Summer Rolls Recipe
Serves 1-2 (6 rolls)
Ingredients:
- 6 rice paper wrappers
- 1/6 package rice stick noodles, cooked
- 3 slices fresh mozzarella cheese, halved
- 2 small tomatoes, sliced
- 6 large basil leaves
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- salt & pepper, to taste
- balsamic glaze, to taste
Steps:
1. Fill a wide shallow dish with warm water.
2. Dip one rice paper wrapper in the water until it is pliable and lay it on a flat plate.
3. Add 1/6 of the mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, avocado, and noodles to the center.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Fold the sides in, then fold the bottom and roll it up tightly.
6. Repeat with the rest of the ingredients and wrappers.
7. Drizzle the finished rolls with balsamic glaze.
*Tip: Be sure not to overfill them, the first one will probably not look great but practice helps!
Tofu Summer Rolls Recipe
Serves 1-2 (6 rolls)
Ingredients:
- 6 rice paper wrappers
- 1/6 package rice stick noodles, cooked
- 1/2 package marinated tofu, sliced
- 1 large handful matchstick carrots
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 6 large basil leaves
- 1/2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce
Steps:
1. Fill a wide shallow dish with warm water.
2. Dip one rice paper wrapper in the water until it is pliable and lay it on a flat plate.
3. Add 1/6 of the tofu, avocado, carrots, basil, and rice noodles to the center.
4. Fold the sides in, then fold the bottom and roll it up tightly.
5. Repeat with the rest of the ingredients and wrappers.
6. In a small bowl, combine lime juice, tahini, and sweet chili sauce.
7. Add a small splash of water if needed until the sauce is the desired consistency.
*Tip: Be sure not to overfill them, the first one will probably not look great but practice helps!
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