Rainbow Spring Rolls with Peanut Miso Dipping Sauce

Whenever I have a mis-mash of various veggies hanging around, I love making these rainbow spring rolls. They come together in just a few minutes, and they are super flexible so you can just use whatever you have on hand – and if you have kids / grandkids, this is an awesome dish to make with them! And promise me you won’t skip the peanut miso dipping sauce… y’all, this dip is so freakin good, you’ll be licking your plate when you’re done!

RAINBOW SPRING ROLLS 

WITH PEANUT MISO DIPPING SAUCE

INGREDIENTS

  • 12” rice paper sheets

  • Fresh herbs – basil or mint leaves, or arugula works too!

  • Red cabbage, shredded

  • Carrots, julienned

  • Cucumber, julienned

  • Red, orange or yellow bell pepper, cut into thin slices

  • Avocado, sliced

Peanut Miso Dipping Sauce

  • 2 cloves garlic

  • 1/4 cup tahini

  • 1/4 cup peanut butter

  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons white miso

  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

  • 1 tablespoon liquid aminos (or soy sauce)

  • 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 

  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 1/4 cup water + additional to thin if necessary

PREPARATION

  • First make sure all over your veggie fillings are prepped and ready to go.

  • Dip your rice paper sheet into a bowl of lukewarm water and rotate for 5 seconds. 

  • Remove rice paper from water, shake off excess, and lay flat on a plate or cutting board. 

  • Make a thin bottom layer of basil, mint and/or arugula on top of the rice paper, leaving a 1-inch border empty along the edges. 

  • Fill the bottom third of the rice paper with your veggie fillings, making sure to leave a 1-inch border empty along the edges, and being careful not to overfill. 

  • When ready to roll, first fold in the sides (like a burrito). Then roll the rice paper around the filling, keeping everything together tightly. The rice paper should adhere to itself and keep everything contained. Have fun, get creative, get messy, and enjoy with a yummy dipping sauce!

  • To make the dipping sauce: Simply place all the ingredients for the dressing to a small food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit more water.