Ingredients
For the Spring Rolls: Rice Paper Wrappers (8.5-inch diameter), 10-12 wrappers
Carrots, 1 large, julienned
Cucumber, 1 English cucumber, julienned
Red Bell Pepper, 1 medium, thinly sliced
Avocado, 1 ripe, thinly sliced
Butter Lettuce or Green Leaf Lettuce, 6-8 leaves
Fresh Mint Leaves, ½ cup (optional)
Fresh Cilantro, ½ cup (optional)
For the Sesame Dipping Sauce: Creamy Peanut Butter, ¼ cup
Soy Sauce (or Tamari for GF), 2 tablespoons
Rice Vinegar, 1 tablespoon
Toasted Sesame Oil, 1 tablespoon
Maple Syrup or Honey, 1 tablespoon
Fresh Ginger, 1 teaspoon grated
Garlic, 1 clove minced
Water, 2-4 tablespoons
Red Pepper Flakes, ¼ teaspoon (optional)
Instructions
1. Step 1: Prepare Your Vegetables
2. Wash and dry produce. Julienne carrots, cucumber, and bell pepper into 2-3 inch strips. Slice avocado. Arrange all vegetables and herbs on a platter.
3. Step 2: Make the Sesame Dipping Sauce
4. In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup, ginger, and garlic. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency. Adjust seasonings. Add red pepper flakes if desired. Set aside.
5. Step 3: Prepare Your Rolling Station
6. Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Have prepped vegetables, rice paper wrappers, and a serving plate ready.
7. Step 4: Roll the Spring Rolls
8. Dip one rice paper wrapper in warm water for 15-20 seconds until pliable. Lay flat on a clean surface. Place a lettuce leaf about 1 inch from bottom edge. Top with small amounts of carrots, cucumber, bell pepper, avocado, mint, and cilantro. Fold bottom over fillings, fold in sides, then roll tightly upward. Place seam-side down on plate. Repeat with remaining wrappers and fillings. Serve immediately with dipping sauce.
Notes
Don’t oversoak rice paper wrappers; they continue to soften. Don’t overstuff – less is better. Use a damp cloth under wrapper to prevent sticking. Keep finished rolls separated with parchment paper if stacking. Best eaten fresh, but can be stored in fridge up to 24 hours with damp paper towel. Sauce keeps 5-7 days in fridge.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: No-cook rolling
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free (if using tamari), Dairy-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 spring rolls
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg