Rainbow Veggie Rice Paper Rolls with Peanut Sauce
These rainbow veggie rice paper rolls with peanut sauce are crisp, colorful, and refreshing—perfect for light lunches, vegan snacking, or party appetizers. Packed with crunchy vegetables and herbs, and served with a creamy peanut dipping sauce, they’re naturally gluten-free, plant-based, and require no cooking. Easy to prep and endlessly customizable!
Ingredients
- 12 rice paper wrappers
- 1 cup red cabbage finely shredded
- 1 large carrot julienned
- 1 cucumber julienned
- 1 red bell pepper julienned
- 1 yellow bell pepper julienned
- 1 avocado sliced thinly
- 1 cup lettuce leaves romaine or butter lettuce
- Fresh herbs mint, cilantro, basil
Peanut Dipping Sauce:
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 –2 tbsp warm water to thin
- 1 garlic clove grated
- 1 tsp ginger grated
Instructions
- Prep your vegetables: Julienne or shred all veggies, slice avocado, and wash herbs.
- Make the peanut sauce: Whisk all ingredients together, thinning with warm water until pourable.
- Set up your rolling station: Fill a large shallow dish with warm water. Have a clean tea towel or cutting board ready.
- Soften rice paper: Dip one wrapper into the water for 10–12 seconds, then lay flat.
- Layer fillings: Place a few pieces of each veggie, avocado, and herbs in the center.
- Roll it up: Fold the sides over, then roll tightly from the bottom up like a burrito.
- Repeat: Continue until all ingredients are used.
- Serve with peanut sauce for dipping.
Notes
Secret Tips for Rainbow Veggie Rice Paper Rolls with Peanut Sauce
- Use the freshest veggies for maximum crunch: For the best flavor and texture in your rainbow veggie rice paper rolls, select crisp, vibrant vegetables like bell peppers, cucumbers, carrots, and cabbage. The fresher the produce, the more satisfying the bite!
- Layer herbs first for visual appeal: Place mint, cilantro, or basil as the first layer against the rice paper. This will make your vegetarian rice paper rolls look stunning through the translucent wrapper and give each bite an aromatic lift.
- Don’t oversoak the rice paper: When learning how to roll rice paper wrappers, remember: 10-12 seconds in warm water is enough. It should still feel a bit firm when you lay it on your surface—it will continue softening as you add fillings.
- Balance textures in your fillings: Include a mix of crunchy (carrot, bell pepper), soft (avocado, tofu), and leafy (lettuce, herbs) ingredients. This creates the perfect bite in every roll and elevates the overall mouthfeel of these gluten-free spring rolls.
- Double your peanut dipping sauce: These rolls disappear fast—so does the peanut dipping sauce for spring rolls. I always recommend making a double batch so there’s plenty for dipping, drizzling, or even spooning over grain bowls later.
- Meal prep the fillings: If you’re making meal prep rice paper rolls, store prepped veggies and herbs in separate containers. Assemble fresh rolls each day for the best texture, as rice paper doesn’t store well once fully rolled.
- Experiment with sauces: Besides the classic peanut dipping sauce, try hoisin-peanut blends, tamari-ginger dressings, or spicy chili garlic sauces for different flavor profiles. This keeps your easy rice paper roll fillings exciting every time.