Vegetable Spring Rolls

These make-ahead appetizers can be chilled before your party. Aromatic cilantro and the heat from a jalapeno add pops of flavor to these light spring rolls.


Vegetable Spring Rolls


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Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 12 appetizer servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1/2  cup  shredded daikon (Oriental white radish) or radishesOn Sale
  • 2    green onions, thinly slicedOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  rice vinegarOn Sale
  • 1  small  fresh jalapeno or serrano pepper, seeded and finely choppedOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  sugarOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  toasted sesame oilOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  shredded carrotOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  bite-size cucumber stripsOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  snipped fresh cilantroOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  reduced-sodium soy sauceOn Sale
  • 1  cup  warm waterOn Sale
  • 6  8 1/2-inch  rice papersOn Sale
  • 1 1/2  cups  shredded Boston or curly leaf lettuceOn Sale

Directions
1.
In a small bowl combine daikon, green onions, vinegar, jalapeno pepper, sugar, and sesame oil. In another small bowl combine shredded carrot, cucumber strips, cilantro, and soy sauce. Cover both mixtures; refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours, stirring once. Drain both mixtures.
2.
Pour the warm water into a pie plate. Carefully dip rice papers into water, one at a time. Place papers, not touching, on clean dry kitchen towels. Let soften for a few minutes until pliable.
3.
Place 1/4 cup shredded lettuce on each rice paper near one edge. Place about 1 rounded tablespoon of each vegetable mixture on the lettuce. Fold in the ends. Beginning at that edge, tightly roll the rice paper. Place, seam side down, on a plate. Cover with a damp towel. Repeat with the remaining fillings and papers. Cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours.
4.
To serve, cut each roll in half crosswise on a diagonal to make 12 pieces.

Nutrition information
Calories 31, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 48 mg, Carbohydrate 7 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 7%, Calcium 0%, Iron 1%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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