Description
Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce offer a vibrant and healthy option for any meal. These delightful rolls are not only gluten-free but also packed with fresh vegetables, making them a perfect choice for a quick lunch, light dinner, or impressive appetizer for guests. The combination of crisp veggies and creamy peanut sauce creates a refreshing taste reminiscent of a hand-held salad. Easy to customize based on seasonal ingredients or personal preferences, these rolls are sure to satisfy your cravings while keeping things light and nutritious.
Ingredients
- 6 to 8 sheets rice paper
- 4 romaine leaves
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 2 carrots, shredded
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons tamari (gluten-free soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Instructions
- Prepare the peanut sauce by whisking together peanut butter, tamari, lime juice, maple syrup, sriracha, minced ginger, and garlic in a small bowl until smooth.
- Soak one rice paper sheet in warm water until pliable, then lay it on a towel.
- Layer fillings starting with romaine lettuce followed by cabbage, carrots, cucumber, bell pepper, avocado slices, and cilantro.
- Roll tightly starting from the bottom and folding in the sides as you go.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients and serve with peanut dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 spring roll
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Soak rice paper in warm water for best results. Customize fillings according to your taste preferences or seasonal vegetables. Serve immediately for optimal freshness; cover with damp cloths if preparing ahead.