Description
These vibrant Rainbow Veggies Rice Paper Rolls are a fresh and healthy appetizer, bursting with colorful julienned vegetables and creamy avocado wrapped in delicate rice paper. Paired with a flavorful hoisin-peanut dipping sauce, they make a perfect light lunch or party snack that’s both gluten-free and vegetarian.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Rolls
- 12 rice paper wrappers
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, julienned
- 1 green bell pepper, julienned
- 1 cucumber, seeded and julienned
- 1 golden beet (or red beet), peeled and julienned
- 1 avocado, thinly sliced
- 1 cup baby spinach or mixed greens
- Fresh herbs (mint, cilantro, basil), a handful
Dipping Sauce
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- Warm water as needed to thin
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds to garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Slice all vegetables and avocado into thin, even strips, including carrots, red and green bell peppers, cucumber, beet, greens, and fresh herbs.
- Make Dipping Sauce: In a shallow bowl, combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce or tamari, peanut butter, lime juice, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Whisk in warm water gradually until the sauce reaches desired consistency. Garnish with sesame seeds.
- Soften Rice Paper: Working one wrapper at a time, soak the rice paper in warm water for about 10 to 15 seconds until pliable but not overly soft.
- Assemble Rolls: Lay the softened wrapper flat on a clean, damp surface. Arrange the baby spinach or mixed greens first, then add a colorful layer of julienned vegetables and avocado slices, topping with fresh herbs.
- Roll Up: Fold the bottom edge of the wrapper over the filling, tuck in both sides, and roll tightly like a burrito to seal the roll.
- Repeat and Serve: Repeat the process until all wrappers are used. Optionally cut rolls in half and serve alongside the hoisin-peanut dipping sauce.
Notes
- Do not over-soak the rice paper to prevent tearing during rolling.
- Use fresh, crisp vegetables for the best texture and flavor.
- Feel free to customize the herbs according to your taste preferences.
- The dipping sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Serve immediately for best texture or cover rolls with a damp towel if preparing ahead to prevent drying out.
