Fresh Spring Roll Bowls
🥗✨ These Spring Roll Bowls are SO fresh + addictive!
Rice noodles tossed in sweet chili + creamy peanut sauce, then piled high with crunchy veggies, herbs, and mango. It’s the kind of meal you’ll crave on repeat 😍
✅ You’ll need:
Peanut Sauce
✅ 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
✅ 2 Tbsp hoisin sauce
✅ 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
✅ 2 tsp garlic, minced
✅ 2 tsp Sriracha
✅ 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
✅ 3–4 Tbsp warm water (to thin)
Spring Roll Bowls
✅ 14 oz dry rice noodles
✅ 1/2 cup basil, chopped
✅ 1/2 cup mint, chopped
✅ 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
✅ 2 serrano peppers, chopped (seeded)
✅ 2/3 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped
✅ 1 avocado, sliced
✅ 1 large carrot, shredded
✅ 1 bell pepper (red/orange), chopped
✅ 1 English cucumber, sliced
✅ 1 mango, chunked
✅ 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce (more to taste)
✅ 2 cups protein (chicken/shrimp/tofu), optional
👩🍳 How to make it:
1. Blend peanut sauce: Add sauce ingredients to a food processor and blend smooth. Add warm water until pourable.
2. Prep toppings: Chop veggies + herbs, slice avocado and mango.
3. Cook noodles: Cook rice noodles per package, then drain.
4. Toss: Add noodles to a large bowl. Drizzle with sweet chili sauce + a few Tbsp peanut sauce and toss to coat.
5. Assemble: Divide noodles into bowls. Top with avocado, carrot, mango, bell pepper, serrano, cucumber, peanuts, and herbs. Add protein if using.
6. Finish: Drizzle extra sweet chili + peanut sauce on top 🤤
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These Fresh Spring Roll Bowls truly live up to the hype of being better than takeout bowls. I love how the combination of sweet chili and creamy peanut sauce brings a unique balance of flavors—spicy, savory, and a hint of sweetness. The homemade peanut sauce is surprisingly simple to make and can be adjusted to your heat preference by controlling the amount of Sriracha. One of my favorite parts of this dish is how versatile it is. You can easily swap out the protein to match your dietary preferences, whether that’s chicken, shrimp, tofu, or even leaving it out for a vegan bowl. The fresh herbs—basil, mint, and cilantro—add an aromatic punch that really elevates the dish from a simple noodle bowl. For added crunch and texture, don’t skip the dry roasted peanuts; they contrast wonderfully with the soft noodles and creamy avocado. Speaking of avocado and mango, their creamy and sweet profiles provide a refreshing contrast to the spicy serrano peppers and tangy rice wine vinegar in the sauce. When I make this recipe, I like to prepare all the toppings in advance which makes assembling the bowls fast and perfect for meal prep. The dish also keeps well in the refrigerator if you want to make extra for the next day, though I recommend adding the avocado just before serving to keep it fresh. Finally, drizzle some extra sweet chili and peanut sauce on top just before eating for an extra flavor boost. This recipe is a real crowd-pleaser and a great way to enjoy fresh, vibrant flavors without spending too much time in the kitchen.
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