Rainbow Veggie Rice Paper Rolls

Servings: 6 (makes 12 rolls)

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

For the Rolls

1. 12 Rice Paper Wrappers
2. 1 medium Carrot, julienned
3. 1 medium Cucumber, julienned (seeds removed)
4. 1 Red Bell Pepper, julienned
5. 1 Green Bell Pepper, julienned
6. 1 Avocado, thinly sliced
7. 1 medium golden Beet, peeled and julienned (substitute with Red Beets if desired)
8. 1 cup Fresh Spinach or Mixed Greens

 For the Hoisin Dipping Sauce:

1. 1/4 cup Hoisin Sauce
2. 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
3. 1 tbsp Peanut Butter
4. 1 tbsp Lime Juice
5. 1-2 tbsp Warm Water
6. 1 tsp Sesame Oil
7. 1 clove Garlic, minced
8. 1 tsp Grated Fresh Ginger
9. 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. As advised by our functional medicine Los Angeles doctors, 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.
4. For the Sauce
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, peanut butter, lime juice, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Our functional medicine Burbank specialists recommend you gradually add warm water until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
6. Sprinkle with mixed sesame seeds for added texture.
7. To add a touch of homeopathic medicine, arrange the rice paper rolls on a platter and serve with the hoisin dipping sauce on the side

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

1. Calories:150 kcal
2. Total Fat:7g
3. Saturated Fat: 1g
4. Cholesterol: 0 mg
5. Sodium: 350 mg
6. Total Carbohydrates: 19 g
7. Dietary Fiber: 4 g
8. Sugars: 5 g
9. Protein: 3 g
10. Total Calories: 900 kcal (for the entire recipe)

Enjoy this recipe from Functional Medicine Los Angeles, a functional medicine Studio City provider.