In the hot summer months I’m always looking for dishes that are quick to make and require little or no cooking and these Summer Spring Rolls from my Lean & Clean Program fit that bill perfectly! I love these for a summer lunch that is both light but satisfying.

They are packed with blood sugar balancing and metabolism boosting protein and fibre and antioxidant rich veggies – and the dipping sauce provides health fats and is perfect for my peanut butter lovers (I know you are out there!)

 

Ingredients:

(makes 1 serving)

For the rolls:

• 4 rice paper wrappers
• 1/3 head of romaine lettuce, leaves separated and largest leaves cut in half
• 2oz shirataki noodles, cooked and cooled
• 1/3 lb cooked shrimp, shells and tails removed (either full or sliced in half)
• 1/4 cucumber, chopped into matchsticks
• 1/2 large carrot, chopped into matchsticks
• 1/2 avocado, sliced
• A small handful of fresh mint leaves, finely shredded

For the sauce:

• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon light coconut milk
• 1/2 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon low sodium tamari, soy sauce, or coconut aminos
• ½ to 1 teaspoon sriracha (to taste)

 

Directions:

Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.

Make the sauce by adding the ingredients to a blender and blending until combined, starting with just 1 tablespoon of coconut milk, adding more as needed to reach desired consistency.

Dip the rice paper wrappers in warm water until they soften slightly, about 15-20 seconds. Don’t let papers sit in water too long otherwise they’ll become too soft and floppy and tear as you roll.

Place the wrapper on a hard surface and place a lettuce leaf on the far left edge of the wrapper. Place a little of each ingredient into the wrap – about 3-4 pieces of shrimp, carrots, cucumbers, and noodles into the lettuce leaf. Top with 1 slice of avocado and some of the fresh mint leaves.

Roll wrapper from left to right, folding in the top and the bottom sides of the wrapper toward the middle (like an envelope) about halfway through wrapping.

Complete steps 1 to 4 for each wrapper. Serve with the peanut sauce.