Summer Rice Paper Rolls

Homemade Fresh Summer Rolls are healthy, adaptable, and make a wonderful light dinner, lunch, or appetizer. Here’s exactly how I make them:

INGREDIENTS

• 4 sheets of rice papers, dipped in hot water for a few seconds
• 10 strips red and yellow bell peppers
• 10 carrots, cut into matchsticks
• 1/4 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
• 2 slices avocado
• bunch of cilantro and mint
• 4 lettuce leaves

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prepare the rice paper wrappers: Pour warm water into a large bowl. Working with one at a time, dip the rice paper wrapper into the warm water for 15-20 seconds (or whatever the package suggests). You want the wrapper to be soft, yet still slightly firm and pliable. Immediately remove from the water and place flat onto a work surface such as a large plastic or ceramic cutting board.
2. Fill the rice papers with veggies
3. Roll like a burrito and cut in half
4. Serve with dipping sauce

SWEET CHILI TAMARI SAUCE

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup gluten-free low-sodium tamari
• 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional

Instructions

1. Place tamari, chili sauce, lime juice and red pepper flakes (if using) into a small bowl.
2. Whisk ingredients together until well combined.
3. Refrigerate in a sealed container until used.