Description
Experience a burst of flavor and color with these vibrant Rainbow Summer Rolls, perfect for summer picnics or cozy dinners. Wrapped in delicate rice paper, these rolls are filled with crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and your choice of succulent shrimp or tofu, all complemented by a creamy peanut sauce. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, they’re an exciting way to enjoy healthy eating while impressing friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 rice paper wrappers
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cooked shrimp or tofu (cubed)
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- Optional: Sriracha sauce for added spice
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Gather all ingredients and lay them out for easy access.
- Soak Rice Paper Wrappers: Dip each rice paper wrapper in warm water for about 10 seconds until pliable.
- Layer Your Fillings: On the bottom third of each wrapper, layer cucumber, carrots, bell peppers, protein, mint, and basil.
- Roll it Up: Tuck in the sides and roll from the bottom up tightly.
- Make Peanut Sauce: In a bowl, mix peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, and sriracha until smooth.
- Serve: Enjoy your summer rolls alongside the peanut sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg