Rainbow Veggie Rice Paper Rolls 

Looking for a vegan appetizer or snack that’s not too filling? These rainbow veggie rice paper rolls are easy to assemble and they’re brimming with delicious and fresh flavors. The rolls are stuffed with crisp fresh veggies and then there is a lovely full-flavored hoisin-based dipping sauce with soy sauce, peanut butter, tangy lime, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Feel free to spice the dipping sauce up with some minced chilies if you dare.

These vegan-friendly rainbow veggie rice paper rolls boast plenty of crisp vegetables plus a sweet, tasty hoisin dipping sauce.

Rainbow Veggie Rice Paper Roll Recipe 

Servings: 6 (makes 12 rolls) 
Preparation Time:  30 minutes 
Cook Time:  None 
Cool Time:  None 
Total Time:  30 minutes 

Ingredients :

For the Rolls 

• 12 Rice Paper Wrappers 
• 1 medium Carrot, julienned 
• 1 medium Cucumber, julienned (seeds removed) 
• 1 Red Bell Pepper, julienned 
• 1 Green Bell Pepper, julienned 
• 1 Avocado, thinly sliced 
• 1 medium golden Beet, peeled and julienned (substitute with Red Beets if desired) 
• 1 cup Fresh Spinach or Mixed Greens 

For the Hoisin Dipping Sauce: 

• 1/4 cup Hoisin Sauce 
• 1 tbsp Soy Sauce  
• 1 tbsp Peanut Butter  
• 1 tbsp Lime Juice 
• 1-2 tbsp Warm Water  
• 1 tsp Sesame Oil 
• 1 clove Garlic, minced 
• 1 tsp Grated Fresh Ginger 
• 1 tbsp mixed Sesame Seeds -to garnish, optional 

Instructions:

For the Rolls: 

1. Fill a large shallow dish or bowl with warm water. Working with one rice paper wrapper at a time, dip it into the water for about 10-15 seconds until it softens. Be careful not to over-soak, as the wrapper can become too delicate to handle. 
2. Lay the softened rice paper wrapper on a clean, damp surface (like a cutting board or kitchen towel). Place a small handful of spinach or mixed greens in the center, followed by a few strips of each vegetable.  
3. Fold the bottom edge of the wrapper over the filling, then fold in the sides, and roll it up tightly, like a burrito. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling ingredients. 

For the Sauce: 

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, peanut butter, lime juice, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Gradually add warm water until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. 
2. Sprinkle with mixed sesame seeds for added texture. 
3. Arrange the rice paper rolls on a platter and serve with the hoisin dipping sauce on the side.