Description
Spring rolls with peanut sauce are a vibrant and healthy dish that brings together fresh vegetables and your choice of protein, all wrapped in delicate rice paper. Each bite offers a delightful crunch paired with a creamy, homemade peanut sauce that enhances the fresh flavors. Perfect for gatherings or as a nutritious snack, these colorful rolls are easy to make and customize according to your tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 rice paper wrappers
- 1 cup mixed fresh vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, cucumbers)
- 1 cup cooked shrimp or chicken, sliced
- ¼ cup fresh mint or cilantro
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- Juice of 1 lime
- Water as needed
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and slicing the vegetables into thin strips. Cook shrimp or chicken thoroughly if not pre-cooked.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, and enough water to reach a drizzling consistency.
- Soak each rice paper wrapper in warm water for about 10-15 seconds until soft.
- Lay the softened wrapper flat on a clean surface. Add vegetables, protein, and herbs towards the bottom third of the wrapper.
- Fold in the sides and roll tightly from bottom to top. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
- Serve immediately with peanut sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Fresh
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 spring rolls (130g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg