BLTA Spring Rolls

Spring rolls of all kinds are a favorite around here. They make for a great gluten-free snack, appetizer, or lunch.

We decided to give this Vietnamese classic a decidedly American twist by making a BLT spring roll. Actually, a BTLA – because we added avocado.

You can make these spring rolls with real bacon or for a plant-based version, use our crispy vegan bacon instead.

First time making spring rolls? Here are a few tips.

1. Make the sauce first – this way no waiting around after the spring rolls are rolled.
2. Gather all your ingredients ahead of time.
3. Prep your ingredients, do any chopping, slicing, etc. before you start to roll.
4. Add something crunchy – this just makes for well-balanced rolls.
5. Don’t oversoak your rice paper wrappers – just a quick dunk (3 – 5 seconds). The rice paper should be a little firm, but it will continue to soften when you lay it on a flat surface.
6. Don’t over-fill your rolls. Starting at the top one-third of the paper closest to you, layer your ingredients.
7. Tuck and roll – a tight spring roll is best. Pull the edge of the wrapper from the work surface and roll it over the filling. Continue to roll tucking the edges of the wrapper in over your filling.

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BLTA Spring Rolls

Prep Time15 mins

Course: Main Course

Servings: 6

Calories: 229kcal

Author: Gluten Free & More

Ingredients

• ▢ ¼ cup San-J Organic 25% less sodium Tamari
• ▢ 2 tablespoons water
• ▢ 2 tablespoons Japanese mayonnaise
• ▢ 1 tablespoon chipotle in adobo sauce
• ▢ 1 tablespoon honey , optional
• ▢ Juice of ½ lime
• ▢ 6 rice paper wrappers
• ▢ 2 cups chopped or shredded lettuce (romaine or ice burg)
• ▢ 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• ▢ 6 slices bacon or vegan bacon , cooked
• ▢ 1 avocado , sliced into 12 slices

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Instructions

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  Make the sauce by whisking together the tamari, water, mayonnaise, lime juice, and chipotle in adobo sauce. Pour into a small serving dish.
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  One at a time, soak rice paper in warm water just until damp – do not over-soak. Place on a cutting board and let sit for 10 – 20 seconds until pliable.
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  Layer fillings on the rice paper wrapper on the one-third section closest to you. Start with the lettuce, then tomatoes, bacon, and avocado slices (two avocado slices per spring roll). Start rolling away from you, tucking and rolling to ensure all the fillings stay in place and the spring roll is tight. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Serve with the dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

BLTA Spring Rolls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 229 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 4g20%

Trans Fat 0.03g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 7g

Cholesterol 16mg5%

Sodium 857mg36%

Potassium 353mg10%

Carbohydrates 20g7%

Fiber 4g16%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 7g14%

Vitamin A 227IU5%

Vitamin C 8mg10%

Calcium 33mg3%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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