Lunch: Fresh Rolls & Peanut Sauce

These fresh spring rolls are a great “detox” from heavy holiday fare. The fresh roll recipe was inspired by my friend over at PeanutButterMilk, who introduced me to cooking with rice paper (it’s easier then you think!). This Tyler Florence peanut sauce re

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli

Health and fertility benefits of Fresh Rolls & Peanut Sauce

Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system.

Ingredients

1 package rice paper sheets
1 package firm tofu
1 large carrot
1 cucumber
1 cup broccoli sprouts

Instructions

Begin by first peeling and slicing the carrot into thin strips. Then peel, seed and slice the cucumber.
Remove the tofu from the package and place it on a dish towel or paper towel to drain any excess liquid.
Cut the tofu into 1/4" pieces and then dry fry them in a skillet over medium heat (use a non-stick pan, but do not use any oil!).
Cook the tofu for 6 minutes, then flip it and cook an additional 4 minutes.
Prepare an assembly station with the sliced carrot, sliced cucumber, cooked tofu and broccoli sprouts.
Fill a large bowl with hot water and place a wet paper towel on the cooking surface where you will prepare the fresh rolls.
Dip a sheet of rice paper into the hot water for 10 seconds, or until it becomes soft but does not break.
Place the softened rice paper onto the wet paper towel and then add several slices of carrot, cucumber, broccoli sprouts and two pieces of the cooked tofu.
Roll the ingredients up (the rice paper will stick to itself creating a seal).
Cut in half and serve with peanut dipping sauce.

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