Guys, thank the Lord it is Friday. It’s been a crazy busy week over here. In an effort to have next week off, cooking wise, I jam packed this week for all my testing, cooking and photographing. I cannot even begin to tell you how much I loathe doing dishes. . and man, I did so many freaking dishes this week. Next week I plan to catch up on admin stuff, get caught up on blog reading and do all things social media (I have a love hate relationship with social media but that’s for another day). Because. . next weekend is my girls trip to San Francisco and the Napa Valley! I’m going with my sister and my two BFF’s from Dallas. My sisters from another mother. . I’m so excited you guys.
Wineries, here we come!
And, maybe the best part, I’m visiting Wente Vineyards, home of Entwine Wines. . the wines I’ve used here, here, here and here. I am beyond excited.
OK, let’s get to why I’m here today. I hate wasting food. And I usually almost always go crazy when grocery shopping, which means I usually buy more than I need and end up with I-have-so-many-radishes-what-do-I-do-now kind of a thing.
So, I pickled radishes for the first time, among other things. Got the idea from someone when I posted this to Instagram. And needed something fabulous to eat with them. I just pickled them as I did here. I love pickled veggies with Asian foods so immediately thought. . hand rolls!
Because I also had an abundance of micro greens, which I love and think are so pretty.
(Turn your roasted seaweed sheet at an angle and lay your ingredients in.) Typically, you cut the roasted seaweed sheet in half before you use it but I made mine a little differently.
These hand rolls are extremely easy to make. . throw in what you have and mix it up! The wrapping part might be tough but just be gentle and I used my avocado to “seal” them. Dip these in soy sauce with wasabi or try this freaking awesome homemade peanut sauce I made.
Eat fresh today!
OK guys, it’s about to get crazy here on the blog .. the next two weeks are going to be jam packed. I have a ton of exciting things going on and ready to share .. so please stick with me and I apologize in advance for the craziness that is about to ensue. . I will have 8 new posts over the next two weeks. . and there will be four separate awesome giveaways and best of all, some recipes that I’m really proud of and can’t wait to share with you!
Have a great weekend and hope you visit next week!! All the fun starts on Monday!
Avocado Tofu Hand Rolls
Ingredients
For the hand rolls:
- 6 roasted seaweed sheets Yaki Sushi Nori
- 2 large sized carrots peeled and julienned
- 1 English cucumber julienned*
- 1 red bell pepper sliced lengthwise into thin strips
- 1/2 container tofu cut into long strips and pan-fried
- 2 to 3 ripe avocados sliced into thin pieces
- 1 large package micro greens
Serve with:
- low sodium soy sauce
- wasabi
- pickled ginger
- pickled radishes
- picked carrots
Instructions
- Working on a clean surface or cutting board, place a roasted seaweed sheet on the board and turn at an angle. You will be laying in all the veggies and tofu down the center from one corner to the other. I did it this way so you can have more ingredients "popping out" at the ends of the rolls for more of a visual effect.
- Lay in all of the ingredients from the carrots to the avocados (don't pack in too much or it will be hard to roll). Top with the micro greens and take the left corner (the corner that is exposed with no ingredients on top) of the roasted seaweed and cover the ingredients, and then roll the hand roll closed to the opposite corner. Seal with some ripe avocado or just a dab of water if needed. Set aside
- Repeat with the remaining roasted seaweed sheets. Once you have all of the rolls, slice in half with a sharp knife, serve and enjoy! Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, pickled ginger and pickled radishes and carrots.
More Delicious Recipes using Radishes!
- Smoky Cucumber Radish and Avocado Salad from Cookin’ Canuck
- Lemony Lentil and Chickpea Salad from Cookie and Kate
- Asparagus and Radishes with Mint from The Kitchn
- Shaved Golden Beet, Carrot and Radish Salad from Gourmande in the Kitchen
Shinee says
April 24, 2015 at 1:21 amWow, Alice, these look fantastic! I could snack on them from morning to evening. I love nori sheets, but I don’t eat them often enough. Better climb to my top shelf to bring down a pack!
Mir says
April 24, 2015 at 5:00 amOooh, I’m excited to see what you have coming up!
And you must be super excited about your trip. Wine, sisters, sister friends…sounds like heaven to me!
These look so incredibly good. I love all of the filling elements! And so colorful, too. Restaurant quality!
Holly | Beyond Kimchee says
April 24, 2015 at 5:38 amNice! I can tell you have been busy with a lot of cooking! Have a great time with your friends in Napa valley!
Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living says
April 24, 2015 at 6:47 amI love how you pickled the radishes – I pickle whatever I can’t use up too. These hand rolls sound so good – can’t wait to see all the great posts coming up!
David @ Spiced says
April 24, 2015 at 7:21 amWhat a creative recipe! I’m all about using leftovers to make some delicious hand rolls. 🙂 And I totally feel you about the love/hate relationship with social media. But it’s a necessary evil in our line of work! Oh, and I also hear ya about cooking/photographing like crazy so that you can “afford” to take that vacation. It sounds like you’ve earned it, though…have fun! P.S. I’m jealous. The California wine country has been on our vacation list for a while now. 🙂
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says
April 24, 2015 at 8:36 amThese look so beautiful and I love that you are into micro greens right now. So cool my dear! I can’t wait to read and see all the pictures from Napa!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
April 24, 2015 at 8:57 amWow these rolls look perfect, Alice! I’ve never had an avocado and tofu kind. Love the flavors!
Kathy@ Olives & Garlic says
April 24, 2015 at 9:29 amThese look fantastic Alice, we love handrolls in my house. Happy Frday
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
April 24, 2015 at 9:40 amYou’re coming to visit my neck of the country! Looks like we are going to have some great weather for you! And I love love love Wente! They have such fabulous wine, and the best Sunday brunch around. These hand rolls look so yummy Alice!
Christina @ Bake with Christina says
April 24, 2015 at 10:35 amThose rolls look SO delicious and healthy! Definitely have to try them out! 🙂
Kevin (Closet Cooking) says
April 24, 2015 at 10:43 amWhat fun and healthy hand rolls!
Kelly says
April 24, 2015 at 10:49 amLove these hand rolls, the micro greens and pickled veggies sound perfect! Yay, Napa is awesome! Have an amazing time with your sisters and friends! So so fun 🙂
Manali@CookWithManali says
April 24, 2015 at 10:56 amThis is a very creative recipe Alice! Love it! And have fun on your trip 🙂 Looking forward to all the recipes and giveaways in the coming weeks!
PS:I hare doing dishes too! urgh 🙁
Gingi says
April 24, 2015 at 11:19 amHoly smokes, this looks SOOOOOO good!!!! WANT!!
Anyhoo, I found your blog through a fellow blogger, and just thought I would stop by and say hi! It would totally make my day if you did the same.. or better yet, keep in touch! <3 – http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com
Abby @ The Frosted Vegan says
April 24, 2015 at 11:26 amHAve SO much fun on your trip Alice! I love a good hand roll, especially when it’s packed to the brim with veggies 🙂
Zainab says
April 24, 2015 at 12:14 pmOh Alice hope you have a wonderful time on your trip!! and bring on all the recipes 🙂 I’ve been loving your previews on IG. I need to pickle some things too…always been on my bucket list!! these rolls look fun!!
Linda | Brunch with Joy says
April 24, 2015 at 12:37 pmAlice, I’m so excited to see this recipe. We love greens, especially the hubbie. He’s all about vegetables and this hand roll sounds like a fun way to get together and build your own hand roll. Love love love and let’s meet up while you’re in SF. Would love to catch up with you over coffee when you have time!
Justine | Cooking and Beer says
April 24, 2015 at 2:21 pmPuhhlllleasseee come cook for me, Alice! Please! I seriously need to start making yummy hand roll dishes. I love all of the yumminess going on in this one!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
April 24, 2015 at 5:15 pmThese are the perfect lunch! I hope you have a great trip Alice — I can just imagine all the work you did to get ready!
Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says
April 24, 2015 at 7:31 pmHooray for a girls getaway! You deserve it, my friend! And these hand rolls look just fabulous. Happy Weekend!
Cathy says
April 24, 2015 at 10:29 pmThese look amazing! I’ve been craving something healthy but good (actually good not like “oh this is good for what it is”). Now I just have to get myself into the kitchen…sigh. Have fun on your trip!
mira says
April 24, 2015 at 10:33 pmHave a great time next week Alice! Saw these rolls on G+ this morning, wanted them for breakfast! So colorful and delicious! Love pickled radishes, too! Pinned!
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
April 24, 2015 at 11:00 pmAlice, I was so impressed when I saw on Instagram that you pickled the veggies yourself!!
These look so fresh and healthy! Yum!
hipfoodiemom says
April 25, 2015 at 6:08 amHaha, thanks Arman! It’s so easy!
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says
April 25, 2015 at 3:24 amLove these veggie rolls! Delicious and packed full of goodness! 😀
Melissa | Bits of Umami says
April 25, 2015 at 8:32 pmWow! These look terrific. Such a guilt free snack and super cute. Also loving your pickled radishes. Yummy! 🙂
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
April 26, 2015 at 6:03 pmThese rolls look so good, Alice! I love that you loaded them with veggies!
Kathleen | HapaNom says
April 27, 2015 at 10:12 amI totally know what you mean about last week being insane! I fell so far behind on everything, I’m frantically trying to play catch-up now! Well I must say, these rolls would certainly get me going again – this is exactly my idea of a perfect snack!
Chicory App says
May 29, 2015 at 12:26 pmThis is such a great post. I rarely see anyone use dried seaweed in a veggie wrap recipe!
We love your blog, are you interested in becoming a Chicory recipe partner?
makesushi says
November 3, 2015 at 1:21 pmWith this recipe, you surprised me a lot. I’m a complete fan of these super healthy handrolls. And they look so beautiful. Yummy !