Vegan Spring Rolls

These Vegan Spring Rolls are a fresh and vibrant appetizer, packed with colorful vegetables and served with a zesty dipping sauce. Perfect for any gathering, they offer a satisfying crunch with every bite.

Ingredients

• Rice paper wrappers - 4 sheets
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Cucumber - 1/2, julienned
• Red bell pepper - 1/2, julienned
• Avocado - 1, sliced
• Fresh mint leaves - 10 leaves
• Fresh cilantro - 10 sprigs
• Lettuce leaves - 2, torn
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Peanut butter - 1 tablespoon
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Maple syrup - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Water - for soaking rice paper

Steps

1. Prepare all vegetables by washing and cutting them into thin strips or slices.
2. In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, peanut butter, lime juice, maple syrup, and minced garlic to create the dipping sauce.
3. Fill a shallow dish with warm water and soak one rice paper wrapper for about 10-15 seconds or until soft.
4. Lay the softened rice paper on a clean, flat surface and place a lettuce leaf at the bottom edge.
5. Layer a small amount of carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper, avocado, mint, and cilantro on top of the lettuce.
6. Fold the sides of the rice paper over the filling, then roll it tightly from the bottom up to encase the filling completely.
7. Repeat the soaking and rolling process for the remaining rice paper wrappers and filling.
8. Serve the spring rolls with the dipping sauce on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 320 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Low in calories and high in fiber, promoting healthy digestion.

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