Description

Spring rolls with peanut sauce are a vibrant and delicious way to enjoy fresh vegetables wrapped in delicate rice paper. These rolls, paired with a creamy, nutty peanut sauce, make for a perfect appetizer or light snack. Easy to prepare and customizable based on your preferences, they are sure to impress at any gathering or as a healthy treat for yourself.

Ingredients

Scale

8 rice paper wrappers
1 cup bell peppers, thinly sliced
1 cup carrots, julienned
1 cup cucumbers, julienned
½ cup fresh mint leaves
½ cup fresh cilantro
1 cup cooked shrimp or tofu (cubed)
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium)
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp warm water (adjust for consistency)

Instructions

Prepare your ingredients by washing and slicing the vegetables and cooking shrimp or tofu until done.
Soften one rice paper wrapper in warm water for about 15-20 seconds until pliable.
Place the softened wrapper on a clean surface, add a handful of vegetables, herbs, and protein at one edge. Roll tightly like a burrito, folding in the sides as you go.
In a bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and warm water; whisk until smooth.
Serve spring rolls on a platter with peanut sauce for dipping.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: None
Category: Appetizer
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 spring rolls (120g)
Calories: 210
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 360mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Feel free to substitute any vegetables or proteins based on what you have available. For added flavor, consider incorporating avocado slices or adding chili flakes to your peanut sauce for a spicy kick.