Description
Dive into a vibrant Spring Roll Bowl with Peanut Sauce, where fresh vegetables meet silky rice noodles, all enveloped in a creamy, rich peanut sauce. This dish is not just a meal; it’s a colorful experience that bursts with flavor and health benefits. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this bowl promises to impress your guests and elevate your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz rice noodles
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup cucumbers, julienned
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/3 cup natural peanut butter
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Water as needed for sauce consistency
Instructions
- Prepare the Noodles: Boil water in a pot. Remove from heat and soak rice noodles until tender (8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Create the Peanut Sauce: In a bowl, whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, and enough water to reach desired consistency.
- Add Fresh Veggies: Chop bell peppers, cucumbers, and carrots into thin strips. Mix them with the drained noodles.
- Incorporate Herbs: Toss in chopped cilantro and mint.
- Toss it All Together: Mix everything gently until evenly coated with the peanut sauce.
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer to bowls and garnish with additional herbs or crushed peanuts if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg