Veggie Spring Rolls with Chimichurri Sauce
Vietnam meets Argentina in this eye-opening fusion recipe in which fresh, crisp veggies nestled in rolls of rice paper are accompanied by Chimichurri -- Argentina's famous parsley and garlic sauce -- for dipping. Making the wraps may seem awkward at first, but keep trying. You'll be a pro in no time at all.
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Veggie Spring Rolls with Chimichurri Sauce
Directions
- Prepare Chimichurri Sauce. In a medium bowl combine half of the sauce, the lettuce, carrots, zucchini, jicama, and green onions. Let stand for 15 to 30 minutes to allow vegetables to soften slightly and absorb flavor from the sauce, stirring occasionally. Cover and chill the remaining sauce until ready to serve.
- To assemble, pour warm water into a pie plate. Carefully dip a rice paper into the water; transfer to a clean kitchen towel. Let stand for several seconds to soften. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the vegetable mixture just below the center of the rice paper. Tightly roll up rice paper from the bottom, tucking in one side as you roll.
- Repeat with the remaining rice papers and vegetable mixture. Serve spring rolls with the remaining sauce and rice vinegar.
From the Test Kitchen
Prepare as directed. Layer spring rolls between damp paper towels in an airtight container. Chill spring rolls and the remaining sauce separately for up to 4 hours.
Chimichurri Sauce
Directions
- In a blender or food processor combine parsley leaves; olive oil; vinegar; garlic, salt; red pepper; and black pepper. Cover and blend or process with several on/off pulses until chopped, but not pureed. Makes about 1/2 cup.
Nutrition Facts (Veggie Spring Rolls with Chimichurri Sauce)
- Per serving:
- 152 kcal ,
- 9 g fat
- (1 g sat. fat ,
- 1 g polyunsaturated fat ,
- 7 g monounsaturated fat ),
- 0 mg chol. ,
- 125 mg sodium ,
- 15 g carb. ,
- 2 g fiber ,
- 2 g sugar ,
- 2 g pro.