The Healthy Bones Plant-Based Nutrition Plan and Cookbook: California Rainbow Spring Rolls
The Healthy Bones Plant-Based Nutrition Plan and Cookbook: California Rainbow Spring Rolls
The Healthy Bones Plant-Based Nutrition Plan and Cookbook: California Rainbow Spring Rolls
Makes 2 rolls
California rolls are a refreshing option for a quick and easy small meal, and craft-
ing a roll is fun and artistic. This playful recipe uses lots of vegetables instead of
the usual sea greens, and you can experiment with other fillings. I like to include
avocado because of its nourishing fats and heart- and bone-health benefits.
1 Persian cucumber, trimmed 1. Cut the cucumber, bell pepper, and avocado into slices
1/2 medium bell pepper, stemmed and seeded about 4 inches long and 1/2 inch wide (10 × 1 cm).
1/2 avocado, pitted and peeled Cut two slices of feta of similar size. Chop the
2 sticks (4 inches [10 cm] long) feta cheese cilantro. Arrange these ingredients on a large plate
or vegan feta cheese with the shredded carrot and alfalfa sprouts. Sprinkle
3 or 4 cilantro sprigs the fillings with the lemon juice and a pinch of salt to
1 small carrot, shredded season lightly.
1/4 cup (10 g) alfalfa sprouts 2. Pour some warm water onto a large plate. Submerge
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice the rice paper in the water to moisten it on both
Sea salt sides. As soon as the paper is softened, transfer it to a
2 rice paper wrappers, plate or cutting board. Place two or three slices of
81/2 inches (22 cm) diameter avocado in the center, about two-thirds of the way
Sesame oil down the rice paper. Layer half of the alfalfa sprouts,
shredded carrots, cucumber, bell pepper, feta cheese
For the Dipping Sauce sticks, and cilantro on top. Wrap the ingredients
1/2 cup (130 g) almond butter quickly, firmly pressing down as you roll up the rice
1/4 cup (60 ml) filtered water paper halfway. Then fold in the edges and continue
1/4 cup (30 g) shredded apple rolling, applying light pressure to create a well-
1 tablespoon maple syrup formed cylinder. To maintain the moisture of the
2 teaspoons rice vinegar roll, coat the surface of the roll with a small amount
1/2 garlic clove of sesame oil.
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 3. Repeat the process with the second piece of rice
Crushed almonds paper and other half of the fillings. Cut each roll in
Sliced scallion half to create four pieces. Arrange the rolls on a
serving plate.
4. Make the dipping sauce: In a mini blender, combine
the almond butter, water, apple, maple syrup, vinegar, Tips double up on the rice paper to ensure the skin is
garlic, and ginger and blend thoroughly. Transfer the Keep the feta in the refrigerator so it stays firm until strong enough to securely hold the shape of
sauce to a serving bowl and sprinkle crushed almonds you are ready to slice it. the rolls.
and scallions over the sauce. When moistening the rice paper, act swiftly to Add BBQ Tempeh (page 230) to make this as a
5. Serve the rolls with the dipping sauce. Any leftover make the rolls. As soon as the paper is softened, main dish. This option is a quick and easy solution
promptly stuff it with vegetables and roll it up. If when you’re feeling extremely hungry and not in the
sauce can be refrigerated for a few days.
you’re new to working with rice paper, you can mood for an extensive cooking session.