Fresh Thai Rice Paper Spring Roll

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: cooked chicken

Tofu is plant-based and lower in cholesterol.

rice vermicelli

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Quinoa is a nutritious grain alternative.

peanut sauce

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and creamy.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a common substitute for umami flavor.

Soak rice noodles in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water.

Julienne vegetables including red bell pepper and cucumber.

Prepare avocado but do not slice until ready to use.

Double up on rice paper wrappers for strength, submerge in water until pliable.

Place a piece of lettuce in the center of the rice paper.

Add a small amount of rice noodle, followed by red bell pepper, cucumber, avocado, shredded carrot, and shrimp.

Butterfly the shrimp if desired for even rolling.

Add cilantro on top of the filling.

Roll the rice paper tightly, folding in the sides as you go.

Repeat the process for remaining ingredients.

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