Throwback Thursday, Spring Roll Wraps with Sweet Chili Peanut Paste
Here’s what I love about spring rolls~
the fresh vegetables and wonderful colors
peaking through the transparent paper wrapper
Here’s what I hate about spring rolls~
often they are hard to eat, and when you dip them,
the sauce always seems to drip everywhere
and the roll falls apart
Soooooo, I re-invented them a little…
Lightly fried flour tortillas,
still soft enough to roll~
a quick saute with a little olive oil gives them flavor and color
Snow peas, bean sprouts, orange sweet pepper
and English cucumber, with green onions for tying
You can steam the snow peas and bean sprouts right in their bags
Microwave for 1-2 minutes until just crisp tender
Make the Sweet Chili Peanut Sauce or “Paste” by stirring together
peanut butter, sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar and soy sauce
The sauce or “paste” is not only delicious,
it helps hold everything together
Cut the vegetables into match stick pieces
Spread a fairly thick layer of peanut sauce on tortillas*
*You can substitute a lettuce leaf for the tortilla if you prefer
Pile the veggies on and wrap, forming a cone shape
secure the narrow end of cone with a strip of green onion
or use a toothpick and some snow peas for a garnish
Serve cold or at room temperature
These can be assembled ahead of time,
and they are fabulous leftover
They will keep for 2-3 days covered in the refrigerator
They would be great for a picnic too~
Spring Roll Wraps with Peanut Sauce
Ingredients
Wraps
- 8 small flour tortillas*
- 4 T olive oil
- 8 oz. fresh snow peas
- 8 oz. fresh bean sprouts
- 1 sweet pepper red or orange
- 1/2 English cucumber [the long thin ones that come wrapped in saran]
- green onions
- toothpicks
Peanut Sauce
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1/8 cup soy sauce
- 2 dashes rice vinegar
Instructions
Peanut Sauce
- Combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl, and stir well to combine. TASTE a little with the tip of a spoon and adjust flavors. To add more heat sprinkle in a scant amount of red pepper.
Wraps
- heat 1 T olive oil in skillet over medium high heat. Add 1 tortilla and quickly flip to coat each side lightly in oil. Cook on each side until it starts to turn golden, being careful not to burn. Repeat until all tortillas are cooked, adding more oil as necessary. Drain on paper towels
- Steam peas and sprouts in the microwave 1-2 minutes until just crisp tender. Cut pepper and cucumber into long thin pieces.
- Spread sweet chili peanut sauce in a generous layer on each tortilla. Top with some of each of the vegetables. Bring sides of tortilla together tightly at the bottom, forming a cone. Tie with a strip of green onion or secure with a toothpick
- Cover and refrigerate until serving time. Will keep overnight
Notes
A light and refreshing meal for these hot summer days!
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Sundays on Silverado Love Your Creativity What’s for Dinner
Between Naps on the Porch, Celebrate Your Story,
All About Home/ Common Ground Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Tasty Tuesday Oh My Heartsie Girl Turn About Tuesday
Full Plate Thursday Centerpiece Wednesday Creative Crafts
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Jenna, I really like this recipe and you made it party worthy with your beautiful presentation.
Thanks Bernadette, have a great weekend!
Jenna, this recipe looks so fresh and delicious. I agree with Bernadette, its presentation makes it party worthy! Have a wonderful Thursday!
Thank you Pam, this is an old favorite of mine, the peanut “paste” is very yummy 🙂
What a creative and delicious wrap recipe! I love sweet crunchy sugar peas.
Thanks Angie, I love snow peas too!
These look so inviting Jenna! They could be anything from an afternoon snack to a party! Love the peanut sauce!
Thank you Dorothy, the peanut sauce is addicting!
Yum!!!!
Jenna, these look so yummy! This spring roll recipe is perfect for these last hot days of summer. It has been so warm that nothing sounds good to eat. Thanks for sharing! Happy Thursday!
Thank you Shannon, it is a great summer meal!
Perfect timing! I’m trying to eat more veggies to boost immune system and stay healthy! MMMmm!
Thanks Leslie Anne, this is an old favorite, happy weekend!
Oh I love these, easy to make and eat! Fresh veggies are always coming home with me from the farmer’s market, this is a good way to enjoy them! Thanks Jenna………
Thank you Emily! Looks like a rain filled weekend…
I love this recipe Jenna…you are so clever as I always “drip the sauce”….I can’t wait to make them. Hugs sweet friend!!!!
Thanks so much Kari, enjoy!
This is genius. I can’t wait to try it with the peanut paste. I’ll probably use a soft corn tortilla (gluten-free). I love this idea.
Thank you Judee, I hope you enjoy!
This looks so good Jenna, and the peanut paste sounds amazing. And so uncomplicated – definitely my kind of recipe. Thanks for sharing! Pinned!
Hi Kim, I hope you enjoy!
Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party – enjoy your weekend.
Thank you Helen!
So pretty and I can almost smell the peanut sauce.
The peanut sauce is so good!