Fresh Vegetable Rolls with Peanut Sauce
These fresh, colorful vegetable rolls are packed with crunchy veggies and wrapped in rice paper, served with a rich, creamy peanut dipping sauce. Perfect for a light meal, appetizer, or snack — naturally gluten-free and vegan!
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
- For the Vegetable Rolls:
- 8 rice paper wrappers
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
- 1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 avocado thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup cooked vermicelli rice noodles optional
- For the Peanut Sauce:
- 1/4 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1-2 tablespoons warm water to thin sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger optional for extra flavor
Make the Peanut Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, tamari, maple syrup, lime juice, and grated ginger.
Add warm water 1 tablespoon at a time until the sauce reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
Set aside.
Assemble the Rolls:
Fill a shallow dish with warm water.
Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water for about 10 seconds until soft and pliable.
Lay the wrapper flat on a clean surface.
Place a small handful of each vegetable, avocado, herbs, and optional noodles in the center.
Fold the sides inward, then roll tightly like a burrito.
Repeat with remaining wrappers and fillings.
Serve:
Slice rolls in half if desired.
Serve immediately with peanut dipping sauce.
Feel free to swap in seasonal vegetables like zucchini, spinach, or sprouts.
Add tofu or tempeh strips for extra plant-based protein.
Rolls are best eaten fresh but can be wrapped and stored for a few hours.
Nutrition (per roll with sauce):
Calories: 120
Fat: 5g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 4g
Keyword vegetable rolls, vegan spring rolls, peanut sauce, healthy appetizer, plant-based snack, gluten-free recipe