BLT Summer Rolls with Avocado
BLT Summer Rolls with Avocado wrapped up in rice paper wrappers for easy eating. Low Carb – NO bread needed! – these are made with 5(or 6) ingredients and, within 40 minutes, make a perfect appetizer, lunch, or even light dinner. No bread to bother you from the full flavors of the real stars in the standard sandwich. Low carb, paleo, dairy-free, and gluten-free.
Servings 8 rolls
Ingredients
(or 10oz/ 285g vegan bacon of your choice) - 1 small head romaine lettuce, separated into leaves, each leaf chopped in half widthwise
- 2-3 roma tomatoes, seeded and thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and sliced (optional)
- eight 8 inch (20cm) sheets rice paper (see Notes)
Instructions
- Fill a large bowl with warm water. Make sure you have a clean surface to prepare the rolls on.
- Dip a sheet of rice paper into the water, making sure to get it completely wet but removing it quickly before it gets too soft. Lay the paper on the clean surface, then lay a few pieces of lettuce on the center of the paper, going from side to side and leaving about an inch(2.5cm) of space around the perimeter. Add a few slices of tomato, a few slices of avocado(if using), and a few spoonfuls of the bacon crumbles(or 2 or 3 slices if you’re using a sliced variety).
- Fold the left and right sides of the paper over the filling. Take the edge of the paper closest to you and fold it completely over the filling while using your fingers to tuck the filling in. Continue rolling until the roll is sealed. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Serve immediately with the Avocado Ranch Dressing or Lemon Dill Aïoli. These rolls are best enjoyed right after they’re made but will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 or 6 hours.
Notes
Rice paper sheets that are 6 inches(15cm) in diameter will be too small. Variation
- For those who aren’t fond of avocado, you can leave it out, and switch out the Avocado Ranch Dressing with a regular vegan ranch dressing, or use the Lemon Dill Aïoli.
- If your family isn’t into summer rolls, just pile all the ingredients between two slices of bread for a sandwich. You won’t get any complaints
