Fresh Vegetarian Summer Rolls with Hoisin Sauce

Light, healthy, and refreshing, these vegetarian summer rolls are filled with crispy tofu, julienned carrots, cucumber, and fresh herbs, served with a savory hoisin dipping sauce.

Ingredients

• 2 rice paper wrappers
• 3.5 oz (100g) firm tofu, cut into thin strips
• 1/2 large carrot, julienned
• 1/2 cucumber, julienned
• Fresh mint or basil leaves
• 1/2 tbsp soy sauce (for tofu marinade)
• 1/2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce (for dipping)

Instructions

1. Marinate the tofu strips in soy sauce for about 10 minutes.
2. Cook the tofu: Heat olive oil in a pan and cook the tofu strips until golden and slightly crispy. Let them cool.
3. Soften the rice paper: Fill a large bowl with warm water. Dip one wrapper for 10-15 seconds until pliable, then lay it flat.
4. Assemble the rolls: Place tofu, carrot, cucumber, and fresh herbs in the center of the rice paper. Fold the sides over the filling, then roll it up tightly.
5. Repeat with the remaining wrapper and serve with hoisin sauce for dipping.

Enjoy!