Description
Spring Roll Bowl with Peanut Sauce is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines crunchy fresh vegetables, tender rice noodles, and a creamy peanut sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this bowl is not only visually stunning but also packed with flavor. Customize it with your favorite ingredients or proteins for a satisfying meal that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz rice noodles
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup cucumbers, matchsticks
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- ⅓ cup smooth peanut butter
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- Optional: Sriracha or chili paste for heat
Instructions
- Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions (approximately 4-6 minutes), then drain and set aside.
- While the noodles are cooking, chop the bell peppers, julienne the carrots, and cut cucumbers into matchsticks.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey/maple syrup, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and Sriracha until smooth. Adjust consistency with water if needed.
- In a large bowl or pot, combine cooked rice noodles with chopped vegetables. Pour peanut sauce over and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve in bowls topped with fresh cilantro. For extra crunch, sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg