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Veggie Rice Paper Rolls

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250
Fresh and vibrant, these Veggie Rice Paper Rolls are packed with crisp vegetables, herbs, and a creamy peanut sauce, perfect for a light, healthy meal or appetizer.

Ingredients

Rice Paper Wrappers

  • 20-25 sheets Rice Paper Wrappers (Thin, brittle, circular sheets made from rice flour and tapioca starch.)

Rice Vermicelli Noodles

  • 200 g Rice Vermicelli Noodles (Thin rice noodles that cook quickly.)

Tofu

  • 1 block Firm or Extra-Firm Tofu (Pressed and pan-fried or baked until golden.)

Carrots

  • 2 medium Large Carrots (Julienned or finely shredded.)

Cucumber

  • 1 large Cucumber (Seeded and julienned.)

Red Bell Pepper

  • 1 large Red Bell Pepper (Thinly sliced.)

Lettuce Leaves

  • 1 small head Lettuce Leaves (Washed and separated into individual leaves.)

Fresh Mint Leaves

  • 1 cup Fresh Mint Leaves (Loosely packed, picked from stems.)

Fresh Cilantro

  • 1 cup Fresh Cilantro Leaves (Loosely packed, picked from stems.)

Fresh Thai Basil Leaves

  • 0.5 cup Fresh Thai Basil Leaves (Optional, adds anise-licorice flavor.)

Avocado

  • 1-2 ripe Avocado (Sliced thinly, adds creaminess.)

Creamy Peanut Butter

  • 0.5 cup Creamy Peanut Butter (Natural, unsweetened preferred.)

Soy Sauce or Tamari

  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce or Tamari (Adds saltiness and umami.)

Rice Vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar (Adds tangy acidity.)

Maple Syrup or Agave Nectar

  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup or Agave Nectar (Adjust sweetness as desired.)

Lime Juice

  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice (Freshly squeezed.)

Sesame Oil

  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil (Adds nutty aroma.)

Garlic

  • 1 clove Garlic (Minced.)

Ginger

  • 1 teaspoon Freshly grated Ginger (Adds warmth and spice.)

Warm Water

  • 3-4 tablespoons Warm Water (To thin the sauce.)

Red Pepper Flakes

  • 0.25 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (Optional, for heat.)

Instructions 

  • Dip rice paper sheets in warm water until soft, then lay flat.
  • Arrange vegetables, herbs, and tofu on the lower third of the wrapper.
  • Fold the sides inward, then roll tightly from the bottom to enclose the filling.
  • Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  • Mix peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, lime juice, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, warm water, and red pepper flakes to make the dipping sauce.
  • Serve the rolls with the peanut sauce on the side.

Notes

Use fresh herbs and ripe avocado for best flavor. Adjust the sauce ingredients to taste.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Appetizer, Main
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Vegan, Vegetables