Fresh Spring Rolls with Dipping Sauce

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
86%
Fresh Spring Rolls with Dipping Sauce
45 min.
6
371kcal

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Fresh Spring Rolls with Dipping Sauce are a delightful and healthy addition to your meal repertoire. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a light main course, these vibrant rolls are not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients. With a health score of 86, they are gluten-free and dairy-free, making them an excellent choice for those with dietary restrictions.

Imagine biting into a crisp, refreshing roll filled with crunchy vegetables like julienne-cut carrots, cucumbers, and sweet yellow bell peppers, all complemented by the earthy flavor of fresh broccoli sprouts or alfalfa sprouts. The addition of succulent shrimp and aromatic mint leaves elevates the taste, creating a symphony of flavors in every bite.

The accompanying dipping sauce, made with a blend of chile paste, fish sauce, ginger, and lime juice, adds a zesty kick that perfectly balances the freshness of the rolls. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also allows for creativity—feel free to customize the fillings to suit your taste preferences.

Ready in just 45 minutes and serving six, these spring rolls are ideal for gatherings or a healthy weeknight dinner. With only 371 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying a meal that is as nutritious as it is delicious. Dive into the world of fresh flavors and vibrant colors with these delightful spring rolls!

Ingredients

  • cups alfalfa sprouts fresh
  • 36 strips julienne-cut bell pepper yellow (2-inch)
  • 36 strips julienne-cut carrot (2-inch)
  • tablespoon chile paste with garlic
  • 36 strips julienne-cut cucumber (2-inch)
  • tablespoon fish sauce 
  • teaspoons ginger fresh grated peeled
  • 36  mint leaves fresh
  •  garlic cloves minced
  • leaf lettuce leaves green quartered
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • inch sheets round rice paper (8-inch)
  • 24 medium shrimp cooked peeled halved lengthwise
  • teaspoon sugar 
  • tablespoon water 

Equipment

  • whisk

Directions

  1. To prepare sauce, combine first 7 ingredients, stirring with a whisk until sugar dissolves; set aside.
  2. To prepare spring rolls, add hot water to a large, shallow dish to a depth of 1 inch.
  3. Place 1 rice paper sheet in dish; let stand 30 seconds or just until soft.
  4. Place rice paper sheet on a flat surface. Arrange 1 lettuce piece in center of sheet. Top with 1/4 cup sprouts, 3 carrot strips, 3 cucumber strips, 3 bell pepper strips, 4 shrimp halves, and 3 mint leaves. Fold sides of sheet over filling; roll up jelly-roll fashion. Gently press seam to seal.
  5. Place spring roll, seam side down, on a serving platter (cover to prevent drying).
  6. Repeat procedure with remaining rice paper, lettuce, sprouts, carrot, cucumber, bell pepper, shrimp, and mint.
  7. Serve with dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories371kcal
Protein16.78%
Fat5.15%
Carbs78.07%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.49
Glycemic Load
23.83
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
41.035217430281%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.96mg
Hesperetin
1.06mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Apigenin
0.32mg
Luteolin
1.88mg
Kaempferol
1.76mg
Myricetin
0.38mg
Quercetin
2.21mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:370.85kcal
18.54%
Fat:2.28g
3.51%
Saturated Fat:0.32g
2.03%
Carbohydrates:77.85g
25.95%
Net Carbohydrates:56.1g
20.4%
Sugar:35.94g
39.93%
Cholesterol:64.7mg
21.57%
Sodium:812.31mg
35.32%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.73g
33.46%
Vitamin A:122680.85IU
2453.62%
Vitamin C:106.23mg
128.76%
Vitamin K:102.8µg
97.9%
Fiber:21.75g
86.99%
Potassium:2604.37mg
74.41%
Manganese:1.25mg
62.57%
Vitamin B6:1.11mg
55.6%
Folate:166.31µg
41.58%
Vitamin B3:7.97mg
39.87%
Phosphorus:373.42mg
37.34%
Vitamin B1:0.54mg
35.69%
Vitamin E:4.86mg
32.38%
Magnesium:122.83mg
30.71%
Calcium:297.59mg
29.76%
Copper:0.59mg
29.27%
Vitamin B2:0.49mg
28.8%
Vitamin B5:2.2mg
21.97%
Iron:3.21mg
17.85%
Zinc:2.63mg
17.52%
Selenium:2.35µg
3.35%
Source:My Recipes