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Fresh spring roll bowl recipe with rice noodles, veggies, shrimp, and herbs topped with sweet garlic lime sauce

Spring Roll Bowl Recipe

This spring roll bowl recipe combines fresh vegetables, rice noodles, and a zesty sweet garlic lime sauce for a nutrient-packed, customizable dish that's perfect for any healthy lifestyle.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 3 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup agave or brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup fish sauce
  • 1/3 cup lime juice
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 7-8 ounces rice noodles
  • 1/4 cup each of basil, mint, and cilantro
  • 1 serrano pepper (sliced)
  • 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
  • 2 avocados
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 lb shrimp, tofu, or chicken (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Sauce Prep: Combine garlic, rice vinegar, agave or brown sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, and vegetable oil in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and set aside.
  • Noodle Prep: Soak rice noodles in cold water for 30 minutes. Once softened, quickly boil them for 1-2 minutes, then drain. This prevents stickiness and keeps their texture light.
  • Vegetable Prep: Mince basil, mint, and cilantro. Peel or julienne carrots, slice bell peppers and cucumbers thinly, and chop avocados.
  • Protein Prep: Cook shrimp, tofu, or chicken according to your preference until fully cooked. Season lightly if desired.
  • Bowl Assembly: Toss rice noodles with the prepared sweet garlic lime sauce. Add vegetables, herbs, chopped peanuts, and protein of choice. Serve immediately, either warm or cold.