Fresh Veggie Rice Wraps Recipes

RICE PAPER WRAPS WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a large bowl filled with warm water, soak 1 rice paper wrapper for about 20 seconds or until soft. Lay wrapper out on a tea towel to absorb excess water. Transfer wrapper to a flat surface. About 1/3 from the bottom of the wrapper, create a 3-inch long row by placing some cilantro leaves followed by some red pepper, yellow pepper, snow peas, mushrooms, bean sprouts, buckwheat noodles and a little ginger. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the top 1/3 of the rice wrapper with black sesame seeds. Carefully fold the bottom of the rice paper wrapper over the vegetables. Turn in the sides and continue rolling up from the bottom.
• To serve, slice the roll in half on a bias. Serve with Orange-Chili Dipping Sauce.
• In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the sesame oil and rice wine vinegar. Toss the cooked buckwheat noodles in the sesame mixture. Set aside.
• Whisk together all the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Allow the sauce to stand for 30 minutes so that the flavors can infuse. Serve at room temperature.

VEGGIE BROWN RICE WRAPS

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute red pepper and mushrooms in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Add the rice, beans, corn, green onions, cumin, pepper and salt. Cook and stir until heated through, 4-6 minutes. , Spoon 3/4 cup onto each tortilla. Sprinkle with cheese; drizzle with salsa. Fold sides of tortilla over filling; serve immediately.

VEGETARIAN RICE WRAPS

Steps:

• Step 1 In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the sauce. Set aside. Step 2 Soften rice paper, this usually takes about 30 seconds in hot water. The rice paper should be slightly firm, but pliable. Place on a flat surface or cutting board and pat dry if it's still wet. Step 3 Place some cucumbers, peppers, carrots, cabbage and a small amount of noodles on the bottom 1/3 of the rice paper. Do not over stuff. Roll the bottom over the filling, then fold the sides and continue rolling - similar to a burrito. Slice in half and serve on a plate with dipping sauce. Recipe created by Jenan Zammar

RICE PAPER ROLLS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, saute the garlic and pepper flakes in oil for 1-2 minutes or until garlic is tender. Add the water, peanut butter, hoisin sauce and tomato paste; cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; set aside., For rolls, cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water; drain well. Add hoisin sauce if desired; toss to coat. In a small bowl, combine the red pepper, cucumber and carrot. Set aside noodles and vegetables., Fill a shallow bowl with water. Soak a rice paper in the water just until pliable, 30-45 seconds (depending on thickness of rice papers); remove, allowing excess water to drip off., Place on a flat surface. Layer vegetables and noodles down the center; top with peanuts and, if desired, cilantro. Fold both ends over filling; fold one long side over the filling, then roll up tightly. Place seam side down on a serving platter. Repeat with remaining ingredients., Cover with damp paper towels until serving. Cut rolls diagonally in half; serve with peanut sauce.

FRESH VEGGIE RICE WRAPS

Steps:

• Cut and slice all of the veggies and place them on a plate.
• In a round or square dish (big enough to fit a rice wrap), pour in warm/hot water and place a rice wrap in for 30-40 seconds.
• When the rice wrap is a bit more malleable, place it on a flat surface (e.g. cutting board), and place a small handful of kale in the middle, add 2-3 pieces of mango, 3 strips of cucumber and 3 strips of red pepper. Add in 2 mint leaves and 2 basil leaves. Top with tofu, salmon, chicken or steak. The quantity is up to you but do not over stuff or you will have trouble rolling.
• Fold the side facing you over the veggies, fold in the 2 sides and then roll all the way to the other side.
• Mix the ingredients of the dipping sauce together and dip the rice wraps into the sauce before eating.

FRESH VEGGIE WRAPS

Steps:

• Prepare spread: mash diced avocado, mayonnaise, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper in a bowl with a fork until well blended.
• Assemble wraps: spread tortillas with a layer of avocado spread. Place diced tomatoes, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, lettuce, and mozzarella cheese slices onto each wrap, leaving about 2 inches of space at the bottom. Fold bottoms up. Roll tortillas over vegetables firmly to enclose fillings.

CRUNCHY VEGGIE RICE PAPER WRAPS

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients except rice paper& Chili sauce Shortly before serving soften each rice paper wrap separately- Do this by submerging the wrap in a bowl of warm water for a minute of two.
• When it is pliable it is ready, remove that one from the water and drop in another one.
• Lay out a couple of paper towels and place the softened wrap on the towel.
• Don't rub it just place it on the towel Place 1-2 tbsp of the veggie mix in the center of the wrap, add 1/2- 1 tsp sweet chili sauce.
• Fold up the bottom then fold in the sides and roll to form a sealed roll.
• Allow 3-5 per serving.