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  • Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls (Gỏi Cuốn)

Quick and refreshing—the perfect appetizer.

Recipe Source: Your Health Is Golden! Heart Health Promotion Activities for Vietnamese Communities

Ingredients

  • 1 C carrots, cut into long, thin strips

  • 2 C bean sprouts

  • 2 C cucumber, seeded and cut into long, thin strips

  • 1 C minced scallions

  • ½ C chopped fresh cilantro

  • ¼ C chopped fresh mint

  • 8 rice paper wrappers

calories 70
Total fat 1 g
Saturated fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 28 mg
Total fiber 2 g
Protein 3 g
Carbohydrates 16 g
Potassium 161 mg
Calcium 25 mg
Iron 1 mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Directions

  • 1
    Toss first six ingredients in a large bowl.

  • 2
    Soak one rice paper wrapper in warm water until soft (1 to 2 minutes). Shake off excess water.

  • 3
    Place vegetable filling off-center on rice paper, and fold like an egg roll (tuck in the sides to keep the filling inside).

  • 4
    Repeat with remaining vegetable filling and rice paper wrappers.

  • 5
    Once you have assembled all of the spring rolls, serve immediately.

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