Description
Fresh and vibrant quinoa summer rolls packed with colorful vegetables and aromatic herbs, perfect for a light lunch or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- Rice paper wrappers
- Bell peppers, thinly sliced
- Carrots, thinly sliced
- Cucumber, thinly sliced
- Sprouts
- Fresh basil
- Fresh mint
- Fresh cilantro
- Soy sauce
- Lime juice
- Sesame oil
- Honey
- Sriracha (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a pot, combine quinoa with water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy. Let cool.
- Thinly slice your choice of veggies.
- Fill a shallow dish with warm water and soak one rice paper wrapper for about 10 seconds until softened. Lay out on a clean surface.
- Start with a spoonful of quinoa in the center of the wrap. Layer with slices of veggies and herbs on top.
- Fold the sides of the rice paper inward, then gently roll it up from the bottom. Repeat with remaining wrappers.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, and honey; add sriracha if desired.
- Serve the rolls on a platter with dipping sauce.
Notes
Customize your rolls with seasonal ingredients or cater to dietary needs. Aim for balance with fillings to ensure a perfect roll.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: quinoa, summer rolls, vegetarian, healthy appetizer, fresh vegetables