Description

Experience a burst of flavors in this vibrant Spring Roll Bowl with Peanut Sauce. Perfectly cooked rice noodles are layered with fresh vegetables and your choice of protein, all drizzled with a creamy peanut sauce. This dish is not only visually stunning but also versatile and easy to customize, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or potlucks. Enjoy it warm or cold; either way, it promises to be a crowd-pleaser!

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup fresh bell peppers, sliced
1 cup carrots, julienned
1 cup cucumbers, sliced
1 cup cooked chicken breast or tofu (for a vegetarian option)
2 cups rice noodles, cooked according to package instructions
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Juice of 1 lime (approx. 2 tbsp)
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
Optional: Chili flakes to taste

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by chopping vegetables and cooking the protein. Cook rice noodles until al dente, then drain and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chili flakes until smooth.
Assemble bowls by placing a generous layer of rice noodles at the bottom. Top with colorful layers of veggies and your choice of protein.
Drizzle the prepared peanut sauce over each bowl and garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro if desired before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
Calories: 550
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 70g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Feel free to swap proteins based on your preferences; shrimp or tempeh also work well! To enhance flavors further, consider adding fresh herbs like cilantro or mint. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days in the fridge.