Spring Roll Bowl with Peanut Sauce Recipe
A fresh and vibrant Spring Roll Bowl featuring thin rice noodles, crisp vegetables, and a creamy homemade peanut sauce. This light and healthy dish is easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Customize with optional toppings like chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, or fresh herbs for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 8 oz. thin rice noodles
- 1 large carrot, very thinly sliced
- 1 small cucumber, very thinly sliced
- 2 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro and/or fresh basil, chopped, large stems removed
Peanut Sauce
- 1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 2 Tbsp. maple syrup or brown sugar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. tamari or soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon or lime juice
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. fresh grated ginger
- Hot water, to thin sauce as needed (about 1/2 cup)
Optional Toppings
- Chopped peanuts
- Sesame seeds
- Mung bean sprouts
- Fresh mint leaves
- Sriracha or other hot sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Very thinly slice the carrot, cucumber, red cabbage, and green onions. Roughly chop the fresh cilantro and/or basil, removing large stems. Set these aside for assembling the bowl later.
- Cook the noodles: Follow the package instructions to cook the thin rice noodles until al dente, meaning tender but still slightly firm to the bite. Drain the noodles well once cooked to remove excess water.
- Make the peanut sauce: In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, maple syrup or brown sugar, tamari or soy sauce, lemon or lime juice, minced garlic, and fresh grated ginger. Heat about 3/4 cup of water to just below boiling and gradually whisk in about 1/2 cup of the hot water into the peanut mixture in small increments. Continue whisking until the sauce becomes smooth and reaches your desired consistency.
- Assemble the bowl: In individual serving bowls, combine the cooked noodles with the sliced vegetables. Drizzle generously with the prepared peanut sauce. Finish off with your choice of optional toppings such as chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, mung bean sprouts, fresh mint, or a dash of sriracha for heat.
Notes
- Rice noodles cook quickly and can become mushy if overcooked, so be sure to check for al dente texture.
- The peanut sauce thickness can be adjusted by adding more or less hot water, depending on preference.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what you have available—bell peppers, snap peas, or shredded lettuce also work well.
- This recipe is vegetarian and can easily be made vegan by using maple syrup instead of brown sugar if that is a concern.
- Optional toppings add texture and flavor variety; mix and match according to taste.
Keywords: spring roll bowl, peanut sauce, rice noodles, vegetarian, quick meal, healthy lunch, Asian inspired
