This is one of my favorite summertime recipes. It’s light and versatile and very satisfying for a lunch or dinner. I’ve used tempeh as my protein source but you can easily sub that out with shrimp or chicken or tofu. It’s vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free. Hope you enjoy!
Some helpful hints:
It does take some playing around with the rice paper wraps to achieve success. Similar to preparing a burrito, it is important not to try to cram too much into each wrap. They are delicate so you need to take it slow and careful the first few times. You can use any brand of rice paper wraps.
I saute the whole package of Tempeh then use it throughout the week in salads and stir fry dishes.
I find it easiest to line up all of the veggies together so that it is easier to fill them.
Using jarred garlic and ginger saves tons of time
- For the rolls:
- 1 package of Asian rice papers (summer roll wrappers) any brand
- 1 package tempeh (sliced into thin strips)
- 1 avocado
- 2-3 mini cucumbers-sliced into small strips
- 2-4 small red, yellow or orange peppers-sliced into small strips
- 1 Cup of chopped red/white cabbage (can buy already washed & bagged)
- 1 bunch of fresh cilantro
- For Peanut sauce:
- 2 tbl smooth peanut butter
- 3 tbl rice wine vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp siracha (use less for milder sauce)
- 1 tsp chopped garlic
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 3 tbl water
- Saute the tempeh in large skillet w a touch of olive oil about 5 min on each side until brown
- While waiting, prepare and slice the veggies into thin small strips-set aside
- To soften the rice papers: Fill a saute pan with 1 inch of very hot water and soak the paper 1 at a time for about 20 seconds
- CAREFULLY remove the paper and set onto a cutting board
- Fill each wrapper with an assortment of veggies, avocado, protein and cilantro
- Fold the bottom half up, fold each side in then roll up as you would a burrito.
- Slice in half and place on a plate.
- Repeat for each roll
- For Spicy Peanut sauce:
- Wisk all ingredients in a small bowl. Add water to reach desired consistency
- serve alongside for dipping
I’m adding my recipe to my friend Tina’s Meatless Monday linkup so please check out her blog for awesome posts as well http://www.tinamuir.com/
What’s your favorite protein to put into a summer roll?
LOVE summer rolls. Seriously one of my favorite appetizers ever!
Me too they are so tasty!
Just pinned this one…looks super yummy! I need to try some new stuff and am thinking about doing Vegetarian 2 days a week …hey baby steps. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks and you can totally do 2 days a week! Let me know if you need some ideas. Good luck!
This sounds delicious! I love summer rolls but I’ve only had them at restaurants. I’ve never tried to make them at home because I thought it would be complicated.
They take some practice but they are worth the work. Very tasty-hope you try them 🙂
YUM!! I love spring rolls and peanut sauce, but I’ve never tried making it myself! Doesn’t seem too hard though!
It’ not hard but does take some practice to roll them up. You can use the sauce for lots of different things. Hope you try it.
Looks very refreshing for a summer lunch! After having my hands smell like garlic the rest of the day after using it, jarred is the way to go!
Using jarred garlic is the best shortcut. Hope you try them out
Yummy! What a great idea! I really need to try tempeh out, it is so good for you! I love the sauce too, you know I love the nut butter dressings! Favorite protein to put in rolls, definitely edamame 🙂
I love the peanut sauce too! You have to try tempeh it opens up a whole other world-LOL
I am generally terrible at rice paper wraps, but these sound good enough that I will give it another go. 🙂 I love summer rolls!
oh I hope you do! it takes a few tries to roll it up perfectly but so good.
That looks delicious!! Now I just wish I would be better in the kitchen.
oh you can! Let me know if you give them a try!
These look super yummy! I might try them with chicken and a tahini dip instead of peanut 🙂
That works too! Enjoy 🙂
Sounds delish but you know I live with those finicky carnivores here…
haha you can use a meat protein in here and it would still be good. Give it a try!
Those look delish! I have never tried to make them myself! I think I would put crab in mine 🙂
They would be great with crab too I’m sure. Hope you enjoy them 🙂
I’ve never tried making something like this, but it looks really good!
It really is I hope you give it a try 🙂
Sounds delicious! Baked tofu would be another one that I would love – something smokey and spicy!!
Absolutely I love to use baked tofu in it also. Yum!
THose look delicious! I’ve never worked with rice paper wraps. I need to try!
They are fun-you can put anything inside. Hope you give it a try. Thanks for stopping by!
Dumb question, but what exactly is tempeh? I feel severely out of the loop on this one lol It looks yummy though, especially with those veggie spring rolls!
No worries! It is a fermented tofu. I get bored with regular tofu sometimes so I try to vary it. You can use any protein really. Some people like them with crab or shrimp. Let me know if you try it 🙂
This looks like the perfect summer meal! I agree with you- I’m a huge fan of tempeh and love spring rolls when it’s too hot outside to cook and I don’t feel like another salad! Can’t wait to try this peanut sauce- pinning now 🙂
Thanks Alex! Hope you are able to try it soon I know you will like it
This looks good. Interesting and good. I have never tried tempeh. I might have to start! 🙂
It’s really a great change from tofu and something different. Hope you give it a try