Name: Spring Roll In A Bowl
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 to 1.5 lb peeled deveined shrimp, cooked & chopped; 8.8 oz pkg vermicelli noodles, cooked (use 3/4 of the package if you want a lighter noodle dish); 3/4 cup thinly sliced purple cabbage; 1 cucumber, diced or sliced into ribbons; 1/2 cup shredded carrots; 3/4 cup shredded romaine; 1/2 cup shelled edamame; 1 bunch mint; 1 bunch basil; 2 tbsp cilantro; 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce; 1 tbsp peanut butter; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 3 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar; Juice of 1/2 a lime; 1 tsp minced ginger; 1/2 tbsp minced garlic

Ready in under 20 minutes, this spring roll in a bowl is a refreshing recipe that has all of the crisp flavors of a fresh spring roll but served up in an easy to enjoy bowl. Full of vermicelli noodles, protein of choice, and fresh vegetables like cabbage, cucumbers, and edamame, this is a meal prep friendly recipe that can be tossed in your dressing of choice and is perfect for the summer months.

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Spring Roll In A Bowl

As a registered dietitian, I’m always looking for ways to add more colorful foods to my groceries, my plate, or my order when eating out. When I’m on the hunt for some color, one of my go-to selections when eating out is to order some fresh spring rolls off of the menu!

But why keep the flavors of a spring roll to just a menu selection when you could easily incorporate them into your weekly lunch or dinner recipes with this easy spring roll in a bowl recipe? Easy to eat, perfect for meal prep, and can be tossed in any sweet chili or thai peanut dressing that you want!

All the flavors of a fresh spring roll but without the wrapping, this spring roll in a bowl is loaded to the brim with fresh vegetables and herms, is ready in under 20 minutes, and a creative way to add more color to your diet. Toss it in a dressing of choice, serve it chilled and enjoy!

Let’s get to the recipe:

Why you’ll love this spring roll in a bowl recipe:

You’ll love this spring roll in a bowl because it is:

Loaded with vegetables: This recipe is loaded to the brim with crunchy, raw vegetables like diced cabbage, cucumber ribbons, shredded carrot, crisp lettuce, and some edamame. Add whatever vegetables you enjoy in your spring rolls!
Full of fresh herbs: In my opinion, the most notable flavors of a spring roll are in the herbs that get wrapped up with your protein and vegetables! This recipe is full of mint, basil, and cilantro for the perfect amount of herby flavor in every bite.
Ready in under 20 minutes: If you want a flavorful dinner recipe thats ready in under 20 minutes, then this is the recipe for you! All you have to do is cook your shrimp, cook your noodles, dice your vegetables, and assemble! So easy.
Customizable: I used simply seasoned shrimp for this recipe but you could add any protein that you enjoy with spring rolls like strips of tofu, chicken breast, or pork. You can also change up the vegetables, lower the portion on the vermicelli noodles, and switch up your dressing selection.
Perfect for meal prepped lunch or summer dinner recipe: You can enjoy this recipe as a meal prepped lunch or enjoy it as a chilled summer dinner recipe to cool off after a long day in the sun! It’s so refreshing, lightly dressed, and a dish you will look forward to all day long!
Can be served chilled or warm: I enjoy this spring roll noodle dish as a chilled noodle bowl the most but you can certainly warm it up!

You and your family are going to love these spring roll bowls Now let’s get into the flavorful ingredients you will need to make them:

Ingredients you’ll need:

To make a spring roll in a bowl, you’ll need all of the classic spring roll ingredients but without the rice paper! I’ll also share an easy thai peanut dressing recommendation but feel free to use whatever dressing you want:

Spring Roll In A Bowl Ingredients:

Shrimp: Shrimp spring roll recipes are my personal favorite so I recommend using cooked shrimp as the protein of choice here. However, the best protein for spring rolls lies in the hands of the cook so you can make spring rolls with beef, chicken, pork, tofu, and more!
Vermicelli rice noodles: This spring roll in a bowl has a base of cooked vermicelli noodles. I used the entire package but feel free to add these to taste if you would prefer the base of your spring roll to be more vegetables!
Romaine lettuce: Washed and chopped. You can also use butter lettuce or green lettuce.
Purple cabbage: Finely diced. You can also buy a bag of pre-shredded purple cabbage if you want to make this recipe even easier.
Edamame: I love adding shelled edamame to this recipe for a boost in plant based protein, fiber, and nutrition.
Cucumber: Finely diced or cut into thinly sliced ribbons. I used a potato peeler to create my cucumber ribbons.
Fresh herbs: You’ll need mint, cilantro, and basil for this recipe. If you want some extra flavor, feel free to add some diced green onions as well!
Shredded carrots: You can also peel and dice or ribbon some carrots as well. I used a bag of shredded carrots for this recipe to keep it easy.
Lime: To add to your shrimp and squeeze into your deconstructed spring roll.
Dressing of choice: I’ll share a dressing recipe below but you can dress your spring roll in a bowl in whatever dressing you prefer! Add this to taste.

Thai Peanut Dressing Suggestion:

Sweet chili sauce: Make your own or buy one from the store!
Peanut butter: I used the 100% peanut peanut butter from Costco.
Soy sauce: Use low sodium soy sauce to keep the sodium content down.
Seasoned rice vinegar: This will add a little bit of tang to your dressing and also make it runnier and easy to spread! You can add this to taste.
Lime juice: For some freshness.
Minced garlic: Added to taste.
Ginger paste: Make this fresh or use the store-bought!

That’s all you’ll need!

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ingredients for spring roll in a bowl dinner.

Step by Step Instructions:

Now let’s walk through how to make this 20 minute dinner recipe:

Step 1:

Cook your protein of choice. I recommend peeled and deveined shrimp for this recipe which can be lightly seasoned with seasonings of choice and some fresh lime juice. Cook in a large saucepan over medium heat until cooked through and an internal temperature of 145, about 10 minutes.

how to make spring roll in a bowl protein.

Step 2:

Cook your vermicelli rice noodles according to package instructions then set them aside to cool. Prep all of your vegetables by thinly shredding your cabbage, dicing or ribboning your cucumber, prepping your carrots shreds, and chopping your romaine lettuce.

You can also prep your dressing of choice.

how to make spring roll in a bowl ingredients.

Step 3:

Add your cooled noodles, cooked shrimp, chopped vegetables, edamame, and herbs to a large mixing bowl. Pour on your dressing and fresh lime juice then use tongs to toss your ingredients until everything is well incorporated and fully dressed. Adjust your dressing to taste!

Swaps and serving suggestions:

Change your protein: You can make spring rolls with shrimp, beef, pork, tofu, or just extra edamame!
Swap your vegetables: Feel free to add bell peppers, sugar snap peas, water chestnuts, or other flavors.
Make it a lettuce bowl: If you prefer your spring roll in a bowl to be more veggie based, you can lower the vermicelli noodle portion or omit them all together!
Try new dressings: You can really change up the flavor of this recipe by trying new dressings! A thai peanut vinaigrette or simple soy dressing are all great choices.

And more! Make this recipe your own and tag me on instagram with any fun ideas you come up with!

Recipe FAQ:

How to store this shrimp roll in a bowl?
1. You can easily store your shrimp roll in a bowl in the refrigerator in an air tight container for 3-5 days. To make it extra easy, you can even portion this recipe out into individual meal prep glass containers.
What are some dressing recommendations for this recipe?
1. You can make a soy vinaigrette, an easy peanut dressing, or try the thai peanut dressing that I suggested.

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Spring Roll In A Bowl

Spring Roll In A Bowl