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Fresh Summer Spring Rolls with Creamy Peanut Sauce

These fresh rolls are a creative "hosting" meal. By prepping the veggie plates in advance, you allow your guests to build their own rolls, making for a fun, interactive, and incredibly healthy dining experience.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Servings: 4
Calories: 420kcal

Ingredients

The Rolls:

  • 1 pack Rice Paper Rose brand recommended
  • 1 pack Vermicelli Rice Noodles
  • 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 head Cabbage shredded
  • 2 Cucumbers deseeded and sliced into matchsticks
  • 2 Bell Peppers red and yellow, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Carrots shredded
  • 2 Avocados sliced
  • 1 bunch Cilantro
  • 1 bunch Mint
  • 1 bunch Green Onions

The Peanut Sauce:

  • 4 tbsp Peanut Butter
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 2 tsp Garlic minced
  • 1-2 tsp Lime Juice
  • 3 tbsp Water to thin
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 tsp Sesame Seeds

Instructions

  • Prep the Veggies: Shred the cabbage and carrots, and slice the peppers. For the cucumbers, remove the watery centers before slicing into sticks. Keep avocado in its skin until serving to prevent browning.
  • Make the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, lime, water, sesame oil, and sesame seeds until smooth.
  • Cook Protein & Noodles: Boil the vermicelli noodles according to package instructions (they cook fast!). Boil the shrimp until pink and opaque, then set aside to cool.
  • Assemble: Dip a sheet of rice paper in cold water for a few seconds. Lay it flat and layer your noodles, veggies, and herbs in the center. Top with shrimp.
  • Roll: Fold the sides in and roll tightly from the bottom up. Serve immediately with the peanut sauce.

Notes

Estimated Macros (Per Serving)
Calculated based on 3 rolls per serving, including sauce.
Nutrient Amount
Calories 420 kcal
Protein 18g
Fat 19g
Carbohydrates 46g
Fiber 6g