Description
Fresh and vibrant Summer Rolls filled with creamy avocado, extra-firm tofu, ripe peaches, and fresh herbs, served with a flavorful basil coconut dipping sauce. These no-cook rolls are a perfect light and healthy appetizer or snack, combining sweet, savory, and tangy flavors with a satisfying texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Sauce
- ½ cup full-fat coconut milk
- ¼ cup basil
- 1 tablespoon cashew butter
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ jalapeño (optional)
- 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: basil (Thai basil and/or mint)
- Pinches of sesame seeds
- Tamari and sriracha (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Make the basil coconut sauce: In a food processor, combine the coconut milk, basil, cashew butter, lime juice, jalapeño, garlic, ginger, and sea salt. Pulse until the mixture is well blended and smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then set aside.
- Prepare the rice wrappers: Fill a shallow glass baking dish with about 1 inch of warm water. Submerge one rice paper wrapper into the warm water for approximately 7 seconds until it softens, then carefully lay it flat on a clean, damp kitchen towel.
- Assemble the summer rolls: Place a small handful of cooked rice noodles in the center of the softened wrapper. Add tofu strips, avocado slices, peach (or mango) slices, watermelon radish if using, fresh herbs, and a pinch of sesame seeds. Fold the bottom edge of the wrapper over the filling and gently tuck under the ingredients, then fold the sides inward. Continue rolling tightly from the bottom to form a neat summer roll. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and fillings.
- Serve: Arrange the summer rolls on a plate and serve alongside the basil coconut sauce for dipping. Offer tamari and sriracha on the side for added flavor options.
Notes
- These fresh vegetable summer rolls combine creamy, sweet, and herbal flavors for a refreshing taste experience.
- Use ripe peaches or mangoes for sweetness; watermelon radish adds a subtle peppery crunch.
- Extra-firm tofu holds up well and can be pan-seared beforehand for added texture if desired.
- Rice paper wrappers soften quickly, so work promptly to avoid tearing.
- Serve immediately for best texture or cover tightly with plastic wrap to prevent drying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 summer roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
