Fresh Thai Spring Rolls

A fresh spring roll that is low in calories and guilt. It is full of fresh ingredients. It is a little time consuming to prepare but the raves you receive from your guests will make it all worth it.

• Preparation Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 342 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• ¼ cup sesame oil
• 16 rice paper sheets
• 1 tablespoon minced cilantro
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into matchsticks
• ½ mango, cut into matchsticks
• 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks
• 4 green onions (white parts only), cut into matchsticks
• ½ cup cashew butter
• ½ teaspoon minced dried Thai chile peppers

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine bell pepper, mango, carrot, green onions, and cilantro in a bowl. Toss until vegetables are evenly distributed.

Step 2

Stir cashew butter, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and Thai chiles together in a bowl until dressing is well mixed.

Step 3

Fill a large bowl with boiling water. Dip 1 rice paper at a time into the water until soft, 2 to 5 seconds.

Step 4

Lay 2 rice papers together, 1 on top of the other, on a flat work surface. Spread dressing over the middle and layer vegetable mixture on top.

Step 5

Tuck in the sides of the rice paper and roll upwards, gently pushing down the vegetable mixture to tighten the spring roll. Repeat with the remaining rice papers. Let sit for 2 to 5 minutes. Slice on the diagonal and serve.