Description
Spring rolls with peanut sauce are a delightful fusion of fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs wrapped in delicate rice paper, accompanied by a creamy, slightly sweet peanut sauce. Perfect as appetizers or light meals, these rolls are not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to prepare. Ideal for gatherings or cozy dinners at home, they offer a refreshing burst of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 rice paper wrappers
- 1 cup bell peppers, julienned
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup cucumber, cut into matchsticks
- 1 cup lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup cooked shrimp or tofu
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the vegetables and protein.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and honey until smooth.
- Soften rice paper wrappers in warm water for about ten seconds; lay flat.
- Layer vegetables and protein on the bottom third of the wrapper; add herbs.
- Roll tightly from the bottom up, tucking in sides as you go.
- Slice in half (optional) and serve immediately with peanut sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 spring rolls (90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg