Description
Spring Roll in a Bowl with Peanut Sauce (Easy Recipe) is a refreshing and vibrant dish that captures all the delightful flavors of traditional spring rolls without the hassle of rolling. This deconstructed meal features colorful vegetables, soft vermicelli noodles, and a creamy, nutty peanut sauce that brings everything together beautifully. Perfect for casual dinners or meal prep, this recipe is both quick to prepare and highly customizable—allowing you to swap in your favorite proteins or veggies. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Enjoy the explosion of flavors and textures in every bite!
Ingredients
- 2 oz vermicelli rice noodles, dry
- 1 carrot, peeled and shredded
- 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 2 stalks green onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint, finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1 Tbsp ginger root, finely grated
- 2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp honey
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Shred the carrot, slice the cabbage, red bell pepper, and cucumbers, then finely chop the green onion, mint, and cilantro.
- Cook the noodles: Boil water per package instructions for vermicelli rice noodles. Cook until tender, drain, and rinse under cold water.
- Make the peanut sauce: In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and crushed red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Combine everything: In a large mixing bowl, mix together shredded vegetables, cooked noodles, shrimp (or alternative protein), and peanut sauce. Toss gently until evenly coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Tossing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Customize your bowl by adding grilled chicken or tofu as protein options. For extra crunch, top with crushed peanuts or serve with crispy vegetable spring rolls on the side. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; keep sauce separate until serving.