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Fresh Spring Rolls

These Fresh Spring Rolls are even better than you'd find at a restaurant, and they're easy to make and healthy!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Assembly time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 15
Calories: 80 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

  • 1 package spring roll rice wrappers , found in the Asian foods section at the grocery store
  • 1 package Vermicelli rice noodles , found in the Asian foods section at the grocery store
  • 2 mangos , peeled and sliced into thin strips
  • 1 large carrot , peeled and shredded or sliced into thin strips
  • 1 large English cucumber , peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 pound small, cooked shrimp , deveined, tails removed, or substitute chicken
  • 1 bunch fresh mint leaves
  • 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro
For the peanut sauce:
  • 3/4 cup Sweet chili sauce
  • 1/3 cup peanut butter , smooth or crunchy
  • 1/2 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon hoisin sauce

Instructions

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  1. Cook vermicelli noodles in boiling water, for just a few minutes, according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Gather all topping ingredients together, including chopped veggies, herbs, cooked shrimp.
  3. Add about 1 inch of water to a large, deep dish, or pie pan. Place one rice wrapper into the water and let soak for just 10-15 seconds. It should still feel pretty firm as you remove it and lay it on your counter or plate. 
  4. (It will soften up as you add the filling ingredients, but If you let it soak for too long it will get too soft and will tear when you roll it up.)
  5. Layer 1-2 slices of each veggie, a few shrimp, a few leaves of each herb and a pinch of noodles on the 1/3 of the spring roll that is closest to you.
  6. Fold the sides of the spring roll in over the ingredients. Then pull the side closest to you up and over the ingredients, sealing everything together tightly, and rolling it up like a burrito. 
For the peanut sauce:
  1. Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth. 

Notes

  • Storing: The rolls taste best the day they are made, but they can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Wrap each roll individually in plastic wrap (to keep the wrapper soft and to keep them from sticking together) and store in an air-tight container in the fridge.
  • bean sprouts
  • sliced avocado
  • cooked, chopped chicken
  • romaine lettuce leaf
  • sliced bell peppers

Nutrition Information

Calories 80kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Sodium 36mg (2%) Potassium 146mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1905IU (38%) Vitamin C 11.7mg (13%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 80

% Daily Value*

Calories 80kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Sodium 36mg 2%
Potassium 146mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1905IU 38%
Vitamin C 11.7mg 13%
Calcium 15mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.