Paleo Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Almond Sauce
Paleo Vietnamese Summer Rolls are fresh, light, and easy to prepare! Enjoy these delicious rolls filled with crisp veggies and served with creamy almond sauce.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Sharp knife
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 serving platter
- 1 Sauce Bowl
Ingredients
- 8 rice paper wrappers - for wrapping
- 1 cup shredded lettuce - for filling
- 1 cup julienned carrots - for filling
- 1 cup sliced cucumber - for filling
- 1 avocado - sliced (for filling)
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves - for filling
- 1/2 cup cooked shrimp - sliced in half (for filling)
- 1/4 cup almond butter - for almond sauce
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos - for almond sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey - for almond sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice - for almond sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder - for almond sauce
- Water - for soaking rice paper
Instructions
- Prepare all filling ingredients by slicing and julienning as necessary.
- In a bowl, mix all the almond sauce ingredients until smooth. Adjust consistency with water if needed.
- Soak a rice paper wrapper in warm water for about 10 seconds or until soft.
- Place the softened wrapper on a cutting board. In the center, layer the lettuce, carrots, cucumber, avocado, mint, and shrimp.
- Fold the sides of the wrapper over the filling and roll it up tightly, starting from the bottom.
- Repeat with remaining wrappers and fillings.
- Serve the summer rolls with almond sauce for dipping.
Notes
These refreshing summer rolls can be customized with your favorite proteins like shrimp or chicken. Use any combination of vegetables you prefer for a colorful presentation. A tip: wet your rice paper wrappers well to prevent them from tearing.
For variations, try adding fresh herbs like mint or basil for an aromatic touch.
Nutrition
Serving: 1rollCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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