It’s almost 2019, a time to celebrate, reflect and make our resolutions for the new year!

There’s a good chance one of your pledges will be to eat healthier, so get a jump start with these tasty appetizers that are fresh and healthier than the typical deep-fried pupu.

TOFU ROLLS WITH PEANUT SAUCE

By Hawaiian Electric Co.

• 1 (8-ounce) package rice sticks
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 heaping tablespoons minced garlic
• 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 heaping tablespoon minced lemon grass
• 2 generous tablespoons oyster sauce
• 2 pieces atsuage (deep-fried tofu), cut in 1/4-inch strips
• 8 rice paper wrappers (12-inch rounds)
• 1 cup warm water (in a large bowl)
• 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 1 carrot, peeled and shredded
• 1 cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch strips, 3 inches long
• 1 (10-ounce) package bean sprouts
• Handful fresh mint leaves
• Peanut sauce (recipe below)

Soak rice sticks in boiling water for 5 minutes. Rinse in cold water; drain. Set aside.

In a frying pan on medium-high, heat oil. Add garlic, onions, lemon grass, oyster sauce and tofu. Cook until onion is translucent. Set aside.

Dip rice paper into warm water. Quickly remove and lay flat on a clean, damp towel with sticky side down. Place some lettuce on bottom third of wrapper. Top with some rice sticks, carrots, cucumber and bean sprouts.

In middle of wrapper, arrange 2 strips tofu, mint leaves, and 2 more strips of tofu. Roll wrapper halfway. Fold both sides of wrapper over filling and continue to roll until fully sealed. Keep covered with a damp towel. To serve, slice each roll diagonally in half and arrange on serving platter. Serve with peanut sauce. Serves 16.

Approximate nutritional information, per roll with peanut sauce: 150 calories, 5 g total fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, no cholesterol, 150 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g sugar, 4 g protein.

PEANUT SAUCE

By Hawaiian Electric Co.

• 4 generous tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 generous tablespoons creamy peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 small red chili pepper, seeded and minced
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with water into slurry
• 2 tablespoons minced roasted peanuts (optional)

In small bowl, mix hoisin, water and peanut butter until creamy. Add sugar and chili pepper.

Heat oil in a small saucepan; add garlic. Add peanut butter mixture and bring to boil. Thicken with cornstarch slurry; cool. Sprinkle with peanuts. Makes about 1 cup.

Approximate nutritional information, per 1 tablespoon: 50 calories, 3 g total fat, no saturated fat or cholesterol, 115 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, no fiber, 2 g sugar, 1 g protein.

TURKEY LETTUCE WRAPS

By Hawaiian Electric Co.

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 2 tablespoons shoyu
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 3/4 cup bean sprouts
• 1/2 cup chopped mint leaves
• 1 head butter lettuce, or any leaf lettuce

In a medium saucepan on medium-high heat, saute ground turkey. Add garlic, ginger, shoyu, brown sugar, green onions and bean sprouts. Cook 7 minutes, or until garlic is soft.

Stir in mint leaves. Transfer to shallow dish. Remove core from lettuce; separate, wash and dry leaves.

To serve, wrap a spoonful of filling with a lettuce leaf. Serves 6.

Approximate nutritional information, per serving: 140 calories, 6 g total fat, 1.5 g saturated fat, 55 mg cholesterol, 350 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g sugar, 16 g protein.

SPICY MISO EDAMAME

By Hawaiian Electric Co.

• 1/2 pound frozen edamame (in shells)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chili paste
• 1 tablespoon miso paste
• 1 tablespoon chili flakes

Prepare edamame according to package instructions. Transfer to a big bowl.

In a small frying pan on medium, heat oil. Add garlic and chili paste, cook until combined and fragrant. Add miso and mix 1 minute.

Remove from heat and pour miso mixture over edamame; toss to coat. Sprinkle with chili flakes. Serve immediately. Serves 2.

Approximate nutritional information, per serving: 200 calories, 12 g total fat, 1.5 g saturated fat, no cholesterol, 1,200 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 1 g sugar, 9 g protein.

More Hawaiian Electric Co. recipes are available at hawaiianelectric.com.