Hearty Veggie Rolls with Peanut Sauce

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Welcome to my kitchen! Today I’m excited to share a vibrant, nutritious, and delicious recipe for Hearty Veggie Rolls, wrapped in rice paper and served with a tangy-sweet peanut sauce that’s worthy of licking the bowl clean.

🥢 Why You’ll Love It

  • Bright & Crunchy: Red cabbage, carrot, cucumber, and creamy avocado bring layers of color and texture.

  • Fresh Herbs: Mint and cilantro infuse every bite with a refreshing zing.

  • Dipping Sauce MVP: Creamy peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, and maple syrup create a rich, balanced sauce.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Veggie Rolls (makes 8 rolls):

  • 8 rice paper wrappers

  • ½ cup shredded red cabbage

  • 1 carrot, julienned

  • 1 cucumber, julienned

  • ½ avocado, sliced

  • A generous handful of fresh mint and cilantro leaves

For the Peanut Sauce:

  • ¼ cup peanut butter

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp lime juice

  • 1 tsp maple syrup

  • (Optional: add 1 tsp grated ginger or a pinch of chili for an extra kick)

⚙️ Instructions

  1. Prep Everything

    • Fill a shallow pan with warm water.

    • Lay out cabbage, carrot, cucumber, avocado, mint, and cilantro.

    • Whisk together the peanut sauce ingredients until smooth.

  2. Assemble Rolls

    • Soak one rice paper wrapper in warm water for ~15 seconds until pliable.

    • Lay it flat and arrange a layer of mint + cilantro, then cabbage, carrot, cucumber, and avocado.

    • Fold the sides in, then roll tightly like a burrito. Cover with a damp towel to keep fresh.

  3. Serve

    • Slice each roll in half, arrange on a plate, and serve with the peanut sauce alongside for dipping.

💡 Tips for Success

  • Prep first, wrap later – Sliced veggies stored in the fridge make assembly a breeze.

  • Prevent tear-outs – Don’t over-soak rice paper; 10–15 seconds in warm water is ideal.

  • Keep them fresh – Cover finished rolls with a damp towel if making ahead—they’ll stay soft, not brittle.

🎉 Variations & Upgrades

  • Add protein: Cooked shrimp, marinated tofu, or even shredded chicken.

  • Spice it up: Stir a bit of sriracha or grated ginger into the sauce.

  • Veg swaps: Feel free to switch in bell peppers, daikon, fresh basil, or even vermicelli noodles.

  • Wrap hack: Use collard greens for a gluten- and rice-free alternative.

📋 Recipe Summary

Category Details
Prep 15 minutes
Assembly 5–10 minutes
Total time ~25 minutes
Serves 4 (8 rolls)

🥗 Pro Tip

Make extra peanut sauce—it’s amazing as a salad dressing, drizzled on noodles, or used as a marinade base.

💬 Final Thoughts

These Hearty Veggie Rolls with Peanut Sauce are proof that healthy eating can be fun, festive, and unbelievably flavorful. Whether you’re feeding family, entertaining friends, or enjoying a light meal, this is the recipe to reach for.

Give it a try—and let me know which flavor twist you loved best!

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