Vegan Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce

Summer rolls are perfect for a vegetable-packed appetizer, snack, or light meal. The peanut dipping sauce can be made ahead of time and to save time, use coleslaw mixes or a large box grater to prep the vegetables (deseed the cucumber first to prevent a wet mess). Although the filling is customizable, try to include a balance of textures and make sure never to skip the fresh herbs!

Recipe developed by Clarissa Paimanta, RD and tested by Jennifer Krasilovsky, KidneyRD Intern 2021

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Course: Appetizer, Main, Snack

Cuisine: Asian, Ethnic

Keyword: Low Calorie, Low Phosphorus, Low Potassium, Low Protein, Low Sodium, Plant-Based

Diet Type: CKD, Dialysis, VLPD

Servings: servings

Calories: 325kcal

Author: Clarissa Paimanta, RD

Ingredients

Peanut Sauce:

1/4 cup unsalted natural peanut butter
2 tablespoons coconut aminos
2 tablespoons canned coconut milk or more to thin sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice
2 teaspoons coconut oil melted
1 clove garlic grated
1/2 teaspoon Sriracha hot sauce optional

Summer Rolls:

1/2 medium cucumber about 3/4 cup, cut into matchsticks
1/4 medium jicama about 1 cup, cut into matchsticks
1 cup red cabbage shredded
8 small green lettuce leaves torn in half
1/4 cup mint cilantro, and/or basil, roughly chopped
1/2 avocado cut into 8 thin slices
1 teaspoon sesame seeds toasted
8 rice papers 8-9 inch round

Instructions

Make peanut sauce: add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk to combine. Adjust seasoning and consistency as desired.
Have all vegetables ready before assembling your rolls.
Prepare a shallow bowl filled with room temperature water and wet a flat work surface (cutting board or plate will work).
Soften rice paper by dipping it in water for 3-5 seconds or according to the package instructions. The rice paper should be slightly softened and bendable, but not floppy. It will continue to soften quickly as you add the fillings.
Place the soaked rice paper on wet work surface. Arrange your sliced avocado in the center, sprinkle on sesame seeds, then top with herbs and a little bit of each vegetable. Be careful not to overstuff rolls for easier wrapping.
Wet hands then wrap summer roll by folding the sides towards the middle, then folding the bottom side up and continuing to roll upwards until it is sealed. Repeat with the remaining rolls.
Serve with peanut sauce and enjoy immediately.

Variations:

Customize Your Rolls: use grated or matchstick carrots, bell peppers, beansprouts, or pre-packaged coleslaw mix.
Lower Potassium: Replace the avocado with marinated and baked tofu or tempeh, or some vermicelli to add more body. Alternatively, use only half of the peanut sauce to lower potassium to 370 mg per serving.

Notes

You may have heard that nuts, beans, and whole grains are not a great choice for a kidney-friendly diet because they are high in phosphorus. Wondering why we include them in many of our recipes? We include beans, nuts, and whole grains because only about 40% of phosphorus found in these plant foods are absorbed by humans. This makes them a good fit for most people's diets! If you have questions about adding these foods to your diet, please reach out to your dietitian.

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