Vegetarian Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce

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Light and refreshing Vietnamese rice paper rolls packed with crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and tofu, paired with a creamy, spicy peanut dipping sauce. This Vietnamese recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs rice paper wrappers, firm tofu, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 10 min Serves 6 Vietnamese cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cook 4 oz dry rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions until tender, drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Step 2: Dip one rice paper wrapper into warm water for 5 seconds until pliable, then lay flat on a clean surface.
  3. Step 3: On the bottom third of the wrapper, layer a small handful of cooked noodles, 2 oz sliced tofu strips, 2 tbsp julienned carrots, 2 tbsp cucumber, 2 tbsp red bell pepper, and a few leaves each of mint, cilantro, and Thai basil.
  4. Step 4: Fold the sides inward, then roll tightly from bottom to top to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and fillings.
  5. Step 5: For the peanut dipping sauce, whisk together 1/3 cup peanut butter, 3 tbsp hoisin sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp chili garlic sauce, and 1/4 cup warm water until smooth and creamy.
  6. Step 6: Serve the fresh spring rolls chilled or at room temperature alongside the peanut dipping sauce for dipping.

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