Spring Roll in a Bowl with Peanut Sauce (Easy Recipe)

Mallory

All the flavors of traditional spring rolls shine in this deconstructed Spring Roll in a Bowl with Peanut Sauce recipe, a 30 minute meal. Fresh crunchy veggies are swirled with rice vermicelli noodles and topped with shrimp and a creamy peanut sauce for ultimate flavor. Save time and hassle of wrapping everything in rice paper by serving it in a bowl instead.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 5

Course Dinner

Cuisine Asian

Servings servings

Calories 290 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For Bowl

2 oz vermicelli rice noodles, dry (about ¼ of an 8 oz bag or ~60g)
1 carrot, peeled and shredded (~1 cup or 60g)
2 cups shredded purple cabbage or green cabbage (~¼ head of cabbage or 180g)
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced or bell pepper of choice (~1-1.5 cups or 100-150g)
2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced or ½ an English cucumber (~1 cup or 70g)
2 stalks green onion, finely chopped (~2 tablespoon or 10g)
¼ cup fresh mint, finely chopped
½ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
½ lb small or medium cooked shrimp, deveined and tails removed can substitute with chicken, salmon, tofu, edamame, or protein of choice (230g)

For Dressing

¼ cup natural peanut butter or nut butter of choice (64g)
1 lime, juiced about 2 tablespoon of juice (30ml)
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 tablespoon ginger root, finely grated or ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos (30 ml)
2 tablespoon rice vinegar (30 ml)
2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (10 ml)
1 tablespoon honey or sweetener of choice (15 ml)
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

Shred vegetables including carrots, cabbage, cucumbers, and red pepper. Finely chop the green onion, fresh mint, and cilantro.
Cook noodles according to the package instructions.
While the noodles cook, make the dressing. Finely grate fresh ginger root and mince the garlic. Then whisk or blend all the dressing ingredients until well combined.
Combine the shredded vegetables and chopped herbs, noodles, cooked shrimp, and dressing to a large mixing bowl. Mix well to combine.

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Notes

Expert Tips

I suggest shredding the vegetables pretty finely for this recipe. It helps to ensure everything gets coated and finely shredded veggies pair beautifully with the thin rice noodles.
For the dressing, finely mince your garlic and ginger so they mix evenly with the other ingredients. I grate my ginger root using a citrus zester.
For a shortcut, use packaged slaw and a bag of shredded carrots and grab cooked shrimp from your grocery store or thaw and heat cooked frozen shrimp.

Meal Prep and Storage

Meal Prep - shred the vegetables and make the dressing in advance. Store them in separate containers until ready to assemble.
Refrigerator - store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

Additional Nutrition Information

While healthy means something different to everyone, this Spring Roll in a Bowl is a nutrient-rich option. It contains vitamins A, C and B6 from the fresh veggies, antioxidants from the vegetables and herbs, high-quality protein from the shrimp, and heart-healthy fats that also support brain health and hormone health from the nut butter and oil in the dressing.

As a dietitian, I appreciate that this recipe contains a balance of carbohydrates including dietary fiber for gut health, protein, and healthy fatty acids along with several micronutrients. You can easily make this recipe vegetarian by replacing shrimp with a plant-based protein like tofu or edamame.

Registered Dietitian Tip

One of the best ways to ensure you'll actually eat (and enjoy!) your vegetables is to make sure they taste great by choosing combinations that pair well together. And my secret weapon to convert any veggie-hater into a lover is by adding a great sauce or dressing. Making a homemade dressing that contains nutrient-rich ingredients like the peanut dressing used in this Spring Roll in a Bowl, you have a double win - flavor + nutrition. 😊

For more nutrition information and tips, visit mallorythedietitian.com. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! 😊

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 14gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 1585mgPotassium: 307mgFiber: 5gSugar: 13g

Keyword 30 minutes or less

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