Crispy Fresh Lettuce Wrapped Veggie Spring Rolls with Almond Dip
Crispy fresh lettuce wrapped veggie spring rolls with creamy almond dip are the perfect easy appetizer. After making these many times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping them crispy is to pat the lettuce leaves dry and not overfill them. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Hearty Lentil and Vegetable Soup Recipe and Crispy Cheesy Potato Skins with Bacon for Easy Appetizers.
Why This Crispy Fresh Lettuce Wrapped Veggie Spring Rolls with Almond Dip Is Pure Comfort
- Crispy lettuce wraps with a soft veggie filling
- Creamy almond dip that's better than store-bought
- Ready in just 20 minutes for a quick appetizer
- Healthier than traditional spring rolls
What You'll Need for Crispy Fresh Lettuce Wrapped Veggie Spring Rolls with Almond Dip
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- lettuce leaves
- vegetable spring roll wrappers
- shredded carrots
- julienned bell peppers
- thinly sliced cabbage
- green onions
- tofu or cooked chicken (optional)
- salt and pepper
- soy sauce
- sesame oil
- garlic
- ginger
- sriracha (optional)
- Optional: sesame seeds
- Optional: chopped peanuts
- Optional: chopped cilantro
- Optional: sriracha or sweet chili sauce
đź“ť Ingredient Notes
- lettuce leaves: Use iceberg or romaine lettuce for the crunchiest wraps.
- vegetable spring roll wrappers: Find these in the produce section of most grocery stores.
đź›’ Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Food processor — Saves time and effort in prepping veggies → See on Amazon
- Bamboo steamer — Ensures even cooking and keeps wraps crispy → See on Amazon
How to Make Crispy Fresh Lettuce Wrapped Veggie Spring Rolls with Almond Dip
- Prepare veggies: Thinly slice or julienne carrots, bell peppers, and cabbage. Thinly slice green onions. If using tofu or chicken, dice into small pieces.
- Mix filling: In a large bowl, combine shredded carrots, bell peppers, cabbage, green onions, tofu or chicken (if using), soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Wrap veggies: Pat lettuce leaves dry with a paper towel. Place a small amount of filling in the center of each lettuce leaf. Fold the bottom of the leaf over the filling, then fold in the sides and roll up tightly. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Steam rolls: Place wrapped rolls in a bamboo steamer, ensuring they don't overlap. Steam for 5-7 minutes, until heated through and slightly softened.
- Make almond dip: In a food processor, combine almond butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and water. Blend until smooth, adding more water as needed to reach desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve crispy fresh lettuce wrapped veggie spring rolls with almond dip on the side. Garnish with sesame seeds, chopped peanuts, chopped cilantro, and sriracha or sweet chili sauce if desired.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Crispy Fresh Lettuce Wrapped Veggie Spring Rolls with Almond Dip
- Common mistake and fix: Avoid overfilling the lettuce wraps, as this can make them difficult to roll and may cause them to tear.
- Pro tip: For a crispier wrap, you can pan-fry the lettuce rolls after steaming for an extra minute on each side.
- Pro tip: To make ahead, prepare the filling and wraps up to a day in advance, then steam and serve when ready.
Storing & Reheating Crispy Fresh Lettuce Wrapped Veggie Spring Rolls with Almond Dip
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover veggie filling in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the filling and wraps up to a day in advance, then steam and serve when ready.
Freezing Crispy Fresh Lettuce Wrapped Veggie Spring Rolls with Almond Dip
Not recommended for freezing.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Not necessary, as these are best served fresh. Microwave: Not recommended, as this can make the wraps soggy.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicier filling, add diced jalapeños or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the veggie mixture.
- Best substitution: If you don't have almond butter, you can substitute peanut butter or tahini for the almond dip.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the filling and wraps up to a day in advance, then steam and serve when ready.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If your lettuce wraps are tearing, try using larger lettuce leaves or wrapping them more tightly.
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Crispy Fresh Lettuce Wrapped Veggie Spring Rolls with Almond Dip
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- lettuce leaves
- vegetable spring roll wrappers
- shredded carrots
- julienned bell peppers
- thinly sliced cabbage
- green onions
- tofu or cooked chicken (optional)
- salt and pepper
Seasonings
- soy sauce
- sesame oil
- garlic
- ginger
- sriracha (optional)
Optional Toppings
- sesame seeds
- chopped peanuts
- chopped cilantro
- sriracha or sweet chili sauce
Instructions
- Prepare veggies: Thinly slice or julienne carrots, bell peppers, and cabbage. Thinly slice green onions. If using tofu or chicken, dice into small pieces.
- Mix filling: In a large bowl, combine shredded carrots, bell peppers, cabbage, green onions, tofu or chicken (if using), soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Wrap veggies: Pat lettuce leaves dry with a paper towel. Place a small amount of filling in the center of each lettuce leaf. Fold the bottom of the leaf over the filling, then fold in the sides and roll up tightly. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Steam rolls: Place wrapped rolls in a bamboo steamer, ensuring they don't overlap. Steam for 5-7 minutes, until heated through and slightly softened.
- Make almond dip: In a food processor, combine almond butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and water. Blend until smooth, adding more water as needed to reach desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve crispy fresh lettuce wrapped veggie spring rolls with almond dip on the side. Garnish with sesame seeds, chopped peanuts, chopped cilantro, and sriracha or sweet chili sauce if desired.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicier filling, add diced jalapeños or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the veggie mixture.
- Best substitution: If you don't have almond butter, you can substitute peanut butter or tahini for the almond dip.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the filling and wraps up to a day in advance, then steam and serve when ready.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If your lettuce wraps are tearing, try using larger lettuce leaves or wrapping them more tightly.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftover veggie filling in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Not recommended for freezing.
- Oven reheat: Not necessary, as these are best served fresh.
- Microwave reheat: Not recommended, as this can make the wraps soggy.
- Make ahead: Prepare the filling and wraps up to a day in advance, then steam and serve when ready.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 120
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 6g
- Carbs: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sat. Fat: 0.8g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Crispy Fresh Lettuce Wrapped Veggie Spring Rolls with Almond Dip FAQs
Yes, you can prepare the filling and wraps up to a day in advance. Steam and serve when ready.
If your lettuce wraps are tearing, try using larger lettuce leaves or wrapping them more tightly.
Yes, you can use store-bought spring roll wrappers instead of lettuce leaves for a more traditional spring roll.
These are best served fresh. Reheating can make the wraps soggy.
Yes, you can add cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu to the veggie filling for added protein.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Fresh Lettuce Wrapped Veggie Spring Rolls with Almond Dip and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
