Easy Oven-Baked Egg Rolls Recipe: A Healthier Twist

Ingredients

• 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil, divided
• 1 (12 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, cut into long thin strips about 1/3-inch wide
• 3 tablespoons water, or more as needed
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 pinch ground ancho chile pepper
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1 Persian cucumber, grated
• 1 carrot, grated
• 0.13 head cabbage, shredded
• 0.33 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
• 12 egg roll wrappers
• cooking spray

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
2. Heat olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu in batches, cooking and stirring until lightly browned on one side, about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the tofu with chopsticks and continue cooking until browned on the other side, another 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat this process with the remaining tofu.
3. In a bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of water, soy sauce, minced garlic, brown sugar, cornstarch, and ancho chile pepper. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little more water to achieve the desired consistency.
4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked tofu, chopped green onions, diced cucumber, shredded carrot, shredded cabbage, and fresh cilantro. Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture and stir until everything is well coated. Place a spoonful of the tofu filling down the center of each egg roll wrapper. Roll the wrapper tightly around the filling, wetting the edges with water to seal them securely.
5. Place the assembled egg rolls on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly coat them with cooking spray to help them crisp up in the oven. Bake in the preheated oven, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy, approximately 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition

• Calories: 75 kcal
• Fat Content: 4 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 1 g
• Sodium Content: 127 mg
• Protein Content: 4 g
• Cholesterol Content: 1 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 8 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g