Vegetable Spring Rolls with Peanut (Print-Friendly Version)
Colorful veggie-packed rice paper rolls with basil, mint and cilantro, served alongside a creamy ginger-lime peanut sauce.
# Ingredients List:
→ Wraps
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8-10 rice paper wrappers (10-inch)
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5 green leaf lettuce leaves, torn into large pieces
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1 cup fresh basil leaves
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¾ cup fresh mint leaves
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¾ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
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1 cup carrots, cut into matchsticks
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1 cup purple cabbage, shredded
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1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
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½ English cucumber, seeded and cut into long matchsticks
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1 avocado, halved, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
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Kosher salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Peanut Sauce
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¼ cup creamy peanut butter
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4 teaspoons reduced sodium soy sauce
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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
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2 teaspoons brown sugar
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1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce, or more to taste
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1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
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2-3 tablespoons water, as needed for consistency
# How to Make It:
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Working one at a time, wet rice paper for 10-15 seconds and transfer to a work surface.
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Place lettuce, basil, mint and cilantro in the center of each wrapper; top with carrots, cabbage, bell pepper, cucumber and avocado. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Bring the bottom edge of the wrap tightly over the filling, then fold in the sides. Roll from bottom to top until the top of the sheet is reached, being careful not to tear the rice paper. Cover completed rolls with damp paper towels while working on the remaining rolls.
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In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, chili garlic sauce and ginger. Gradually add 2-3 tablespoons water, whisking until desired consistency is reached.
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Serve spring rolls immediately with peanut sauce for dipping.
# Extra Tips:
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These spring rolls can be prepared ahead of time but are best served fresh.
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Use any lingering vegetables in your refrigerator to customize the filling.