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Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce

Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce

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Bright, fresh, and nutrient-packed vegetarian spring rolls with a creamy peanut dipping sauce. A perfect make-ahead healthy lunch or light meal.

  • Total Time: 45 min
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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2 ounces rice vermicelli or maifun brown rice noodles
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup torn butter lettuce, ribs removed
1 cup very thinly sliced red cabbage
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into matchsticks
2 Persian (mini) cucumbers, thinly sliced
2 medium jalapeños, ribs and seeds removed, thinly sliced
¼ cup thinly sliced green onions
¼ cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup roughly chopped fresh mint
8 sheets rice paper (spring roll wrappers)
⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
2 to 3 tablespoons water, as needed

Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of water to boil and cook the noodles just until al dente. Drain, rinse under cool water, and return to the pot. Toss with 1 tsp sesame oil and salt.
  2. Set up a workstation with a shallow pan of water, a damp lint-free tea towel, and all prepared fillings. Combine green onion, cilantro, and mint in a bowl.
  3. Soften one rice paper in water for about 20 seconds until pliable. Lay flat on the towel.
  4. On the lower third of the wrapper, layer lettuce, noodles, cabbage, carrot, cucumber, jalapeño, and herb mix.
  5. Fold the bottom edge up over the fillings. Fold in the left and right sides. Roll up firmly to seal. Repeat.
  6. For the sauce: Whisk together peanut butter, vinegar, tamari, maple syrup, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and garlic. Whisk in water until creamy and dip-able.
  7. Serve rolls whole or halved with sauce on the side.

Notes

  • Spring rolls are best enjoyed the day they are made. Store individually wrapped in damp parchment paper in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
  • The peanut sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • For extra protein, add baked tofu, tempeh, or cooked shrimp to the filling.
  • Author: Max Parker
  • Prep Time: 40 min
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Vietnamese-Inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 spring roll with sauce
  • Calories: 177 calories
  • Sugar: 7.1 g
  • Sodium: 426.8 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 13.2 g
  • Fiber: 1.5 g
  • Protein: 3.5 g