Strawberry and Mint Spring Rolls with Lime Peanut Sauce | + Video |

Crunchy, creamy, sweet, spicy- all the perfect notes for a light and refreshing lunch!  Spring rolls are easy to make, and I’ve even created a video to show you how!

Serves: 1

Prep time: 5-10 minutes

Cooking time: 0 minutes

What (your ingredients):

3-4 rice paper sheets

Handful of red leaf lettuce

4-5 strawberries, sliced thinly

½ avocado, sliced thinly

6-10 mint leaves

2 tablespoons peanut powder or 1 tablespoon peanut butter

1 teaspoon lime juice

1 teaspoon sriracha

2-4 tablespoons water

How (your directions):

Dip one rice paper sheet into warm water for about 5-10 seconds.

Lay rice paper sheet on a flat service.  Line a 4-6 strawberry slices onto the top third of the rice paper.

On the bottom third, place a few pieces of lettuce, mint, and avocado.

Roll the bottom edge of the rice paper over the lettuce, mint, and avocado.  Fold the left and right sides toward the center.  Then roll tightly toward the strawberries.  If in doubt, think of rolling the spring roll like you would a burrito.

Continue process to make 3-4 spring rolls.

Make the Lime Peanut Sauce by combine the peanut powder or peanut butter with the lime juice, sriracha, and water.  Mix until smooth.

Enjoy immediately!

Why (the science):  Red leaf lettuce is considered a calorie-free food, but it provides vitamin A for healthy eyes!