Summer rolls. I can’t stop eating them to save my life when the sun is shining. And this is one of my favorite ways to enjoy tofu. This recipe requires a little more prep than my past summer roll recipes, but if you have the time and energy, the tofu portion is worth it.
I also just tried using sunflower seed butter for the dip this time and I really enjoy it. It’s not as sweet as peanut butter, but it definitely works here. If you don’t have sunflower seed butter, you can simply sub in peanut butter for the dipping sauce. Both are awesome!
Recipe
This recipe makes 4-6 rolls (depending on how much you stuff them!)
For rolls, you will need:
- 1/4 package tofu, cut into 4-6 strips
- 4-6 rice wraps (this brand is my favorite)
- 1 small cucumber, diced thin
- 1 avocado, sliced into 4-6 strips
- 1/2 red pepper, sliced in 4-6 strips
- 1 small carrot, shaved thinly with a peeler
- Handful of baby spinach leaves
- Warm water
For dipping sauce, you will need:
- 1/4 cup sunflower seed butter (or peanut butter)
- 1 tbs soy sauce
- 1/2 – 1 tsp sriracha (depending on how spicy you want this)
- Pinch of salt
- Water as necessary to thin out to your liking.
To make:
- Before all else, place your tofu strips on a non-stick baking sheet (or use non-stick spray) and bake at 400 F for 25 minutes. Once done, allow to cool.
- Prep all veggies and set on a plate next to clean counter space. In a dinner plate, add warm water.
- Soak a rice wrap in the warm water for about 30 seconds. It should soften, but don’t wait until it is too soft or it can fall apart. This takes a little bit to get used to.
- Remove the wrapper from the water and place on a flat surface – I use a clean cutting board. Build your spring roll by starting with baby spinach, tofu, avocado, red pepper, and shredded carrots. Next to that, add three thin cucumbers.
- Roll it up – folding the side in first, then roll. Just a note, I try to get all ingredients packed in tight on the initial roll and then cucumbers layer on the next. It was easier this way. I hope that makes sense – hard to explain! While wet, it may feel like everything is going to slide out but let it sit off to the side. Once it dries, it will be secure! You may have one or two that fall apart – that’s fine… still tastes great.
- For dipping sauce, simply add all ingredients together in a bowl and whisk until smooth. I tend to add more water to thin it out as I go.
- Serve with sauce and enjoy!
Alright friends – I hope you enjoyed this recipe! xx bianca
