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Fresh 25-Minute Summer Rolls Recipe with Easy Creamy Peanut Sauce

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These fresh summer rolls are quick, light, and satisfying, paired with a silky, tangy, and creamy peanut dipping sauce. Perfect for a healthy, fun meal that comes together in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • Rice paper wrappers (round, thin)
  • 8 cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined (or firm tofu, pressed and sliced)
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned
  • 1 small cucumber, julienned
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Fresh cilantro leaves
  • Butter lettuce or baby spinach (optional)
  • 2 ounces rice vermicelli noodles
  • For the peanut dipping sauce:
  • 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons warm water
  • Optional: crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add 2 ounces of rice vermicelli noodles and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until tender but still firm. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
  2. While noodles cook, julienne the carrot, cucumber, and red bell pepper. Slice shrimp in half lengthwise or cut tofu into thin strips. Pick fresh mint and cilantro leaves, removing thick stems.
  3. Fill a large shallow dish with warm water for soaking rice papers. Arrange veggies, protein, herbs, and noodles within reach. Lay out a damp kitchen towel or parchment paper for finished rolls.
  4. Submerge one rice paper wrapper in warm water for about 15 seconds until pliable but not too soft. Lay flat on work surface.
  5. Place a small handful of noodles near the bottom third of the wrapper, then add carrot sticks, cucumber strips, bell pepper slices, herbs, and shrimp or tofu. Avoid overfilling.
  6. Fold the bottom edge over the filling, fold in the sides gently, and roll tightly away from you until sealed.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Slowly whisk in warm water until smooth and creamy. Add crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
  8. Arrange rolls on a platter with peanut sauce in a small bowl for dipping. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not soak rice papers longer than 15 seconds to avoid tearing. Roll tightly but gently. Prepare peanut sauce last for freshest flavor. Store rolls covered with damp towel in fridge up to 4 hours; avoid freezing.

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Keywords: summer rolls, fresh rolls, peanut sauce, shrimp rolls, tofu rolls, healthy dinner, quick meal, gluten-free, vegetarian option

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