Vegetable Rolls with Peanut Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 large rice paper wrappers
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup sliced cucumber
• 1 cup sliced bell pepper (mixed colors)
• 1 cup fresh spinach or lettuce
• 1 cup sliced avocado
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts

Peanut Sauce

• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp freshly grated ginger
• 1/4 cup warm water, to thin

Instructions

1. Prepare the vegetables: Wash, peel where needed, and slice into thin strips.
2. Fill a shallow bowl with warm water. Dip each rice paper wrapper into the water for 5-10 seconds until pliable, then lay flat on a clean surface.
3. On each wrapper, place a spoonful of spinach or lettuce, followed by carrots, cucumber, bell pepper, avocado, mint, cilantro, and a sprinkle of peanuts.
4. Fold the sides over the filling, then roll tightly from the bottom up, sealing the edge with a small dab of water.
5. In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and warm water until smooth. Adjust thickness with more water if needed.
6. Serve the rolls with the peanut sauce on the side for dipping, or drizzle atop for an extra punch.

Health Tip

Incorporating fresh vegetables and a balanced protein source, these rolls are low in processed carbs and high in fiber and healthy fats, supporting heart health and stable blood sugar levels.