Lunch: Vegetarian Summer Rolls

These vegetarian Vietnamese summer rolls are filled with rice noodles, avocado, carrots, and cucumber. Enjoy them as an appetizer or light summer main course. Firm vermicelli rice noodles are commonly added to summer rolls, but rolls can be made without t

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Basil

Health benefits of Vegetarian Summer Rolls

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

4 oz. vermicelli rice noodles
1/2 c. fresh basil leaves
1 avocado
8-inch spring roll wrappers
fresh chives
1 medium carrot
Creamy Peanut Dipping Sauce
Spicy Hoisin Dipping Sauce
1 small cucumber

Instructions

Pour boiling water over vermicelli rice noodles and soak 15 minutes. Drain and rinse. Divide into 8 equal portions. Fill a wide, shallow bowl with cool water. Working with one spring-roll wrapper at a time, soak until pliable, 20 seconds. Transfer to a flat surface and smooth.
Place a layer of fillings on bottom third of wrapper, leaving a 1 1/2-inch border. Top with a portion of noodles and another layer of fillings.
Fold bottom of wrapper tightly over fillings.
Roll over once, tuck in sides, and finish rolling. If desired, add 3 fresh chives and continue rolling to enclose them. Transfer roll to a plate and cover with a slightly damp paper towel. Repeat to make 8 summer rolls. Serve immediately with dipping sauces, or refrigerate, up to 2 hours. Looking for more healthy recipes? Check out our collections of low-fat recipes, healthy recipes for the whole day, and vegan recipes.

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