Spring rolls are a healthy and delicious way to welcome the spring season. These tasty treats can be made with a ton of different fillings, making them perfect for those with dietary restrictions, too.
What Do I Need to Make Spring Rolls?
You’ll need rice paper sheets but as far as the fillings go, the world is yours. You can do whatever you want here. This is a good way to clean up your fridge from stuff that’s on the verge. We used shrimp, carrots, scallions, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, and cabbage.
Other popular fillings are:
- Chopped butter lettuce
- Persian cucumbers
- Cilantro
- Mint
- Jalapenos
- Vermicelli noodles
How To Make Spring Rolls
Step 1: Get your kids to do it….. No really, these are also a fun activity for kids.
Fill a shallow pan (like a pie pan) with about an inch of water with your fillings in reach.
Fold a lint-free towel in half and place it next to your water.
Place one rice paper in the water and let it rest for about 20 seconds. You want your paper to be pliable but not floppy. Carefully lay it on the towel.
Leaving about an inch of open rice paper around the edges, cover the lower third of the paper with your fillings, being careful to evenly distribute them.
Fold the lower edge up over the fillings, rolling upwards until the filling is enclosed in rice paper. Fold over the remaining edges like a burrito.
There you have it, your first spring roll! Now just repeat these steps with the remainder of your fillings.
Why Spring Rolls?
Spring rolls are an amazing appetizer option because they’re tasty and healthy without filling you up too much. They pair well with Asian and American food alike.
You can change up the fillings to really include any vegetables or meat that you like. Whether it be more superfoods or protein like shrimp or chicken, spring rolls are continuously delicious.
Plus, they’re beautiful! Bringing them to your next get-together will definitely make you the star of the party.
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Healthy Appetizer Ideas for the Win
We all know health is wealth, so it’s important to find flavorful recipes the entire family will love. This spring rolls recipe is always a hit amongst crowds of all ages and is an easy way to get kids to enjoy their veggies.
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