If you like fresh healthy Thai or Vietnamese spring rolls, try this easy recipe for vegetarian tropical tofu spring rolls.  Don’t let these dainty little spring rolls fool you!  They are easy to put together, kid friendly and delicious!  These also make for a great appetizer!

Instead of using vermicelli noodles we tried grated radishes!  It gives the spring roll an extra punch of flavor on top of the tropical twist that the mango and red pepper add.  The Spicy Peanut Dipping sauce has six ingredients and is still vegan friendly!  The hoisin does mean “fish sauce” but does not actually contain any fish in it!  So if you have a hankering for something fresh, simple, and delicious, try your hand at spring rolls- you won’t be disappointed!

Cook Time: 20 Min.  •  Serves: 2  •  Calories: 497 •  Total Fat: 21 grams  •  Protein: 23 grams

The secret to tightly wrapped spring rolls is making sure the ingredients is packed  between both sides of the wrap.  Once you get the roll going don’t stop!  Pinch the wrapper tight as your roll it up to prevent any loose pockets.

INGREDIENTS:

For the Tropical Spring Rolls:

• 1 Red Bell Pepper
• 2 Cups Iceberg Lettuce, chopped
• ¼ Cucumber, skin removed
• 1 Mango
• 1 Cup Grated Radishes
• 1 Cup Grated Carrots
• ½ Box Firm Tofu
• 6 Rice Paper Sheets

For the Spicy Peanut Sauce:

• 1 tablespoon Peanut Butter (creamy or chunky – whatever floats yar boat)
• 1 tablespoon Hoisin Sauce
• 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce
• ½ cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Hot Chili Oil
• 2 teaspoons Sesame Oil
• 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds

INSTRUCTIONS:

For the Tropical Spring Rolls:

1. Grate the carrots and radish.  Slice the mango, cucumber, bell pepper, and lettuce into long thin strips so that they are easy to roll up in the rice paper.
2. Heat sesame oil in skillet over medium-high. Add tofu and saute until outer edges are lightly browned, turning only once.  Drizzle soy sauce to lightly cook, and saute another 1-2 minutes. Drizzle sesame oil. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Fill a wide bowl 1/3-full with warm water. Dip a rice paper wrapper into the water, and let it sit for a few seconds to soften. Meanwhile, place a clean kitchen towel on top of a cutting board. Remove rice wrapper from bowl of water and place flat on the towel.
4. On the rice paper, and arrange a row of cubed tofu end closest to you. Then arrange a row of shredded carrot, followed by cucumber strips mango, red pepper, lettuce, and radish. Be careful not to over-stuff the roll! Fold sides of rice paper over filling, then fold the edge closest to you over the top and start rolling away from you, to form a roll. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
5. Lightly wet a sharp knife and use to cut each roll in half.

For the Spicy Peanut Sauce:

1. Combine all the ingredients, except for the chili oil, in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Let sit for at least an hour before using so that the flavors can come together.  (Add a bit more water if the sauce is too thick.)
2. Drizzle the chili oil and sprinkle a few sesame seeds over the peanut sauce right before serving.

ENJOY!

Look below for all the nutrition facts as well as a break down of the nutrition for all the ingredients!

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Gluten Free  Low Sodium  Vegetarian  Vegan

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