Description
These vibrant Summer Rolls are a fresh, healthy, and flavorful dish perfect for warm weather. Filled with creamy avocado, savory tofu, sweet peaches (or mango), watermelon radish, fresh herbs, and rice noodles, they are served with a zesty basil coconut dipping sauce made from coconut milk, cashew butter, lime juice, and aromatic garlic and ginger. Light, easy to make, and naturally gluten-free, these rolls offer a delightful balance of textures and tropical flavors.
Ingredients
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Basil Coconut Sauce
- ½ cup full-fat coconut milk
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon cashew butter
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ jalapeño (optional, adjust to heat preference)
- ½ clove garlic
- ½ teaspoon fresh ginger
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Summer Rolls
- 6 (28cm) spring roll rice wrappers
- 4 ounces cooked rice noodles
- 4 ounces extra-firm tofu, sliced into strips
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 2 ripe peaches or 1 ripe mango, sliced
- ½ watermelon radish, very thinly sliced (optional)
- Fresh herbs: Thai basil and/or mint, several leaves
- Pinches of sesame seeds
- Tamari and sriracha (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Basil Coconut Sauce: In a food processor, combine the coconut milk, fresh basil, cashew butter, lime juice, jalapeño, garlic, ginger, and sea salt. Pulse until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Soften the Rice Wrappers: Fill a shallow glass baking dish with about 1 inch of warm water. Dip one rice wrapper into the water and submerge it for approximately 7 seconds until it softens slightly but remains pliable. Lay the softened wrapper flat on a clean, damp kitchen towel to prevent sticking.
- Assemble the Summer Rolls: Place your choice of fillings—including rice noodles, tofu strips, avocado slices, peaches or mango, thinly sliced watermelon radish, and fresh herbs—in the center of the rice wrapper. Fold the bottom edge of the wrapper over the fillings and tuck them gently under the fold. Next, fold the sides toward the center, and continue rolling tightly to form a neat summer roll. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and fillings.
- Serve: Arrange the summer rolls on a platter and sprinkle lightly with sesame seeds. Serve them alongside the basil coconut dipping sauce. Offer tamari and sriracha on the side for added flavor options.
Notes
- These fresh vegetable summer rolls showcase a perfect balance of creamy avocado, plant-based protein from tofu, and juicy fruit for a refreshing bite.
- If you do not like spicy food, you may omit the jalapeño from the sauce or adjust to taste.
- Use Thai basil or mint in the rolls to add authentic herbal notes enhancing the flavor profile.
- For a gluten-free option, make sure the tamari you use is labeled gluten-free.
- Prepare all fillings ahead to streamline the rolling process.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 summer roll (approximate)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
