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Fresh Spring Roll Bowl with Creamy Peanut Dressing

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A quick and easy fresh spring roll bowl featuring crisp veggies, tender rice noodles, and a rich, creamy peanut dressing. Perfect for a light, healthy meal that’s flavorful and satisfying.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ounces (115 grams) rice noodles, cooked according to package instructions
  • 2 cups (150 grams) shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup (120 grams) carrots, julienned or shredded
  • 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced, seeds removed
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, loosely packed
  • ¼ cup (30 grams) chopped roasted peanuts
  • Optional protein: 6 ounces (170 grams) cooked shrimp, grilled chicken, or tofu
  • ¼ cup (60 grams) natural peanut butter, creamy style
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey or maple syrup
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
  • 2–4 tablespoons (30–60 ml) warm water
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes or sriracha (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add rice noodles and cook for 4–5 minutes until just tender (al dente). Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and prevent sticking. Toss with a little oil if desired.
  2. Prep the vegetables: While the noodles cook, shred the cabbage finely, julienne or shred the carrots, thinly slice cucumber and red bell pepper. Pick fresh mint and cilantro leaves from stems and roughly chop if large.
  3. Make the creamy peanut dressing: In a small bowl or jar, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Whisk or shake vigorously while gradually adding warm water to reach a smooth, pourable consistency.
  4. Assemble the bowl: In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooked noodles with cabbage, carrots, cucumber, bell pepper, mint, and cilantro. Add your choice of protein if using. Drizzle with peanut dressing and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
  5. Serve: Transfer to serving bowls, sprinkle chopped roasted peanuts on top for added crunch. Enjoy immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

Resist overdressing the bowl initially; start with half the dressing and add more as needed to keep veggies crisp. Marinate tofu or chicken briefly in dressing before adding for extra flavor. Use tamari for gluten-free soy sauce substitute. Fresh herbs should be added just before serving to avoid wilting. Store components separately for best leftovers.

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Keywords: spring roll bowl, peanut dressing, healthy lunch, quick recipe, fresh vegetables, gluten-free, vegan option

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