Vibrant Vegan Rice Paper Rolls with Satay Sauce

Ingredients:

For the Rice Paper Rolls:

• 10-12 rice paper sheets
• 1 cup cooked rice noodles (vermicelli)
• 1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
• 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
• 1 cup cucumber, julienned
• 1 cup red bell pepper, julienned
• 1 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 cup firm tofu, thinly sliced or cubed (optional, for added protein)

For the Satay Sauce:

• 1/2 cup natural peannut butter
• 2-3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (adjust to taste)
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave nectar (adjust to taste)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 1-2 tablespoons water (to thin the sauce)