This post has been created in collaboration with Lotus Foods, all opinions are my own.
Fresh rolls are one of my favorite meals. These rolls are made with Lotus Foods’ new Heat and Eat Rice Pouches using the Organic White Jasmine Rice. Paired with a creamy, spicy tahini dipping sauce, this is a perfect meal for lunch or a light dinner.
I am a big fan of Lotus Foods and all their products! Their new Heat and Eat Rice Pouches make cooking fluffy, delicious rice so easy. Prepared in the microwave or on the stove, the precooked rice is ready in just 90 seconds. The 3 different kinds of rice – Organic White Jasmine Rice, Organic Brown Jasmine Rice, and Organic White Jasmine & Forbidden Rice® Blend – is grown on family farms, and known for its floral aroma and soft texture. The pouches are extremely convenient and just perfect for when you want quality rice but don’t really feel like going through the process of making it. While I love cooking and rice, sometimes I get a last-minute craving and would rather have it right away than wait a while for it to cook.
The rice in Lotus Foods’ Heat and Eat Rice Pouches is vegan, gluten free, organic, non-GMO. They are perfect for any dish and I really couldn’t get over how fluffy and soft the Organic White Jasmine Rice is. It worked perfectly in these fresh rolls to add bulk and something more than just the vegetables. I love Lotus Foods as a company because they partner with small family farmers around the world who grow rice more sustainably while preserving rice biodiversity. They are a certified B Corp and are committed to “Changing How Rice Is Grown Around The World” by focusing on rice grown using the System of Rice Intensification (SRI), which they call More Crop Per DropTM. This initiative minimizes water usage, empowers women, financially rewards farmers and reduces climate impact. To learn more about their mission and company be sure to check out their website!
I love fresh rolls. They are a great way to incorporate a bunch of vegetables and it is sort of like eating a salad but more fun! For me, a great dipping sauce is essential. While a tahini dipping sauce is not traditional, it was extremely delicious. This spicy tahini sauce has a little bit of lime juice and maple syrup to add in familiar flavors while being a bit different. Of course, you can always use a peanut butter in lieu of the tahini but I highly recommend trying this dipping sauce. If you prefer different vegetables or flavors in your fresh rolls always feel free to make changes! I love the addition of the rice in here as it adds something extra so this isn’t only vegetables.
Fresh Veggie and Rice Rolls
Ingredients
Fresh Rolls
- 1 Lotus Foods Organic White Jasmine Heat and Eat Rice Pouch
- 10 rice paper rolls
- ½ cup water (120ml)
- 10 leaves butter lettuce
- ¾ cup shredded cabbage blend (85g)
- 1 cup shelled edamame thawed if frozen (150g)
- 1 mini Persian cucumber julienned (about 4.5 ounces [120g])
- 1 bell pepper thinly sliced (about 5.5 ounces [175g])
- 1 large carrot julienned (about 7 ounces [200g])
- 3 green onions chopped
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Spicy Tahini Dip
- ¼ cup tahini (60g)
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon grade A maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- 3 tablespoons of water
Instructions
- Prepare Lotus Foods Organic White Jasmine Heat and Eat Rice Pouch according to package directions.
- Prepare vegetables according to description listed in ingredients. Be sure to cut the cucumber, carrot and pepper into at least 30 thin slices so each roll can have 3 pieces of each vegetable.
- Meanwhile, prepare spicy tahini dip by adding all ingredients into a jar. Shake until well incorporated and mixed together. The dip should be thick, if you prefer it thinner add an extra tablespoon of water. Taste and adjust flavors to your preference.
- Pour ½ cup (120ml) of water onto a large flat plate.
- Take 1 rice paper roll and dip it in the water until the rice paper roll goes from stiff to soft. Only dip in the water for about 10 seconds and make sure the whole thing is dipped so it is soft, then place on a clean counter.
- Start by placing a leaf of the butter lettuce down. Then add 1 heaping tablespoon of the prepared rice. Add 1 tablespoon of the edamame. Followed by at least 3 pieces of the cucumber, carrot, bell pepper and green onions. To roll them up start by folding one side in and then the other. Then take the bottom part, closest to you, and fold it up over. Then simply roll it up like you would a burrito, roll it as tightly as you can so it stays together. Then repeat with the remaining rolls until all 10 are made.
- To serve garnish with extra green onion, sesame seeds or even a few crushed up nuts. Pair with the dipping sauce.
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