**Embark on a Culinary Journey to the Lowcountry: Unveiling the Delights of Veggie Rolls**
Discover the vibrant flavors and textures of Lowcountry veggie rolls, a delightful culinary creation that captures the essence of Southern coastal cuisine. These delectable rolls are a symphony of fresh vegetables, savory seasonings, and aromatic herbs, all wrapped in a tender wonton wrapper and pan-fried to golden perfection. Whether you're a vegetarian seeking a hearty and flavorful meal or a meat-lover looking to expand your culinary horizons, Lowcountry veggie rolls promise an unforgettable dining experience. This article presents a collection of carefully curated recipes that showcase the versatility and creativity of this dish. From classic veggie rolls bursting with garden-fresh ingredients to unique variations featuring unexpected flavor combinations, these recipes offer something for every palate. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to the Lowcountry and savor the irresistible charm of veggie rolls.
BAKED VEGGIE SPRING ROLLS
The perfect healthy finger food - Baked Veggie Spring Rolls made from freshly shredded cabbage, slivered carrots, red bell peppers, and shiitake mushrooms.
Provided by Chuck Underwood
Categories Appetizer
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Saute garlic, ginger, and leek in large pan or wok using soy sauce as the saute liquid
- Add mushrooms, rice vinegar, and chile paste and simmer until softened.
- Add cabbage, carrot, and bell pepper and toss to coat
- Continue tossing until heated through and slightly wilted
- Place cooked veggies in fridge to cool
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- Prepare cookie sheet by lining with parchment paper
- Prepare work surface for wrappers - making sure it's clean and dry
- With wrap in a diamond shape - pointed side down - place 2 Tbls of filling in center
- Bring bottom of wrap up over filling to seal in veggies.
- Fold Left and Right sides over and press to seal.
- Gently roll up until last pointed side of wrap remains.
- Wet last point with water and finish rolling to seal.
- Bake for 10 minutes at 425 degrees
- Flip spring rolls over and bake another 10 minutes or until golden brown
VEGETARIAN CABBAGE ROLLS
This marvelous meatless entree comes from my 89-year-old grandmother, who cooks a lot with grains, particularly bulgur. The zucchini is a fun change of pace stuffed inside these vegetarian cabbage rolls. -Michelle Dougherty, Lewiston, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 8 cabbage rolls.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the first 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes., Meanwhile, cook cabbage in boiling water just until leaves fall off head. Set aside 8 large leaves for rolls (refrigerate remaining cabbage for another use). Cut out the thick vein from each leaf, making a V-shape cut. Overlap cut ends before filling. Stir 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and lemon juice into vegetable mixture., Place a heaping 1/3 cupful on each cabbage leaf; fold in sides. Starting at an unfolded edge, roll to completely enclose filling., Combine tomato sauce and hot pepper sauce; pour 1/3 cup into a 2-qt. baking dish. Place cabbage rolls in dish; spoon remaining sauce over top. Cover and bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 675mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
VEGGIE SUSHI ROLLS
These sushi rolls are a great finger food, side or even main course. They're versatile and can be made with any veggies you like. Kids have fun making them.-Sarah Christenson, San Diego, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h
Yield 42 rolls.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine rice and water; let stand for 30 minutes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from the heat. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar and salt, stirring until sugar is dissolved., Transfer rice to a large shallow bowl; drizzle with vinegar mixture. With a wooden paddle or spoon, stir rice with a slicing motion to cool slightly. Cover with a damp cloth to keep moist. (Rice mixture may be made up to 6 hours ahead and stored at room temperature, covered with a damp towel. Do not refrigerate.), Place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender., Place sushi mat on a work surface so mat rolls away from you; line with plastic wrap. Place 2/3 cup rice on plastic; with moistened fingers, press rice into an 8-in. square. Top with one nori sheet., Arrange a small amount of vegetables and avocado about 1-1/2 in. from bottom edge of nori sheet. Lifting bottom edge of the bamboo mat, roll up the rice mixture jelly-roll style, being sure to lift plastic from rice. Roll bamboo mat over sushi roll, pressing firmly, to make a more compact roll. When the roll is complete, tighten the roll to make more compact. Remove mat; cover roll and set aside. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make seven rolls., Cut each into six pieces. Serve with soy sauce and wasabi.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 221mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
Tips:
- Prep the Veggies: Cut the vegetables into thin strips to ensure they cook evenly and roll up nicely.
- Soak the Rice Paper: Dip the rice paper sheets in warm water for a few seconds until they become pliable and easy to work with.
- Layer the Ingredients: Place a lettuce leaf on the rice paper, followed by the veggie strips, tofu, and herbs. Leave some space at the top for folding.
- Roll Tightly: Start rolling the rice paper from the bottom, tucking in the sides as you go. Make sure the roll is tight to prevent it from falling apart.
- Serve with Dipping Sauce: Prepare a flavorful dipping sauce, such as a peanut sauce or hoisin sauce, to enhance the taste of the veggie rolls.
Conclusion:
Low-country veggie rolls are a delicious and healthy appetizer or main course that are perfect for any occasion. With their vibrant colors, fresh flavors, and customizable fillings, these rolls are sure to impress your taste buds. Whether you're following a vegan or vegetarian diet or simply looking for a lighter and healthier alternative to traditional spring rolls, these veggie rolls are a great choice. So, gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and enjoy the process of creating these delectable and nutritious low-country veggie rolls.
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