Quenching Summer Rolls with Minty Avocado Sauce
Discover a delicious and easy-to-prepare Middle Eastern-inspired summer roll recipe with a refreshing minty avocado sauce that's perfect for vegetarians and health enthusiasts alike.
Allergens
None
Ingredients
- 20 rice paper wrappers
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 4 leaves of butter lettuce, washed and separated
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 avocado, peeled and pitted
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- a. Fill a large bowl with warm water. Submerge the rice paper one at a time for about 5 seconds until softened. Remove and place on a clean surface. b. Arrange carrots, cucumber, bell pepper, lettuce, mint leaves, and basil leaves in separate lines or groupings along the center of the rice paper. c. Carefully roll up the rice paper, enclosing the vegetables and herbs inside. Repeat for each roll. d. In a blender, combine avocado, lime juice, coconut milk, honey, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth, then transfer to a serving bowl. e. Serve rolls with minty avocado sauce on the side, allowing guests to dip as they desire.
Chef’s Insight
For an added touch, sprinkle each roll with sesame seeds before rolling.
Notes
Feel free to mix and match your favorite vegetables or herbs for added variety.