Description
Fresh and vibrant spring rolls filled with crisp vegetables, herbs, and protein, wrapped in delicate rice paper for a light and healthy appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
- Rice paper wrappers
- Lettuce (romaine or butter lettuce)
- Carrots, shredded or julienned
- Cucumbers, thinly sliced
- Cooked shrimp, sliced
- Grilled chicken, shredded
- Baked tofu, marinated
- Fresh mint leaves
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Peanut sauce for dipping
- Hoisin sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare all fillings by slicing vegetables and proteins into thin strips
- Soak rice paper wrapper in warm water for 10 seconds until pliable
- Place hydrated wrapper on clean surface
- Layer lettuce, vegetables, protein, and herbs in center of wrapper
- Fold sides over filling, then roll tightly from bottom to top
- Repeat with remaining wrappers and fillings
- Serve immediately with dipping sauces
Notes
- Don’t over-soak rice paper to prevent tearing
- Use fresh ingredients for best flavor and texture
- Store rolls in airtight container with damp paper towels
- Best consumed fresh but can be refrigerated for 1-2 days
- Experiment with different fillings and sauces
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 spring roll
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg