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Adding a nutrient-rich powerhouse like peanuts as a key ingredient in meals throughout the day makes it easier to zero in on health goals. In fact, peanuts rise to superfood status by delivering 19 vitamins and minerals plus 7 grams of protein per serving.
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Fresh Veggie Spring Roll Bites with Peanut Sauce
Recipe courtesy of Rachael White (setthetableblog.com) on behalf of the Georgia Peanut Commission
Hot water
6 rice papers
3 mini cucumbers, peeled into ribbons
1/4 head red cabbage, finely shredded
1 large carrot, shredded
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed, plus additional for garnish, divided
1/3 cup cilantro leaves, loosely packed, plus additional for garnish, divided
1/3 cup mint leaves, loosely packed, plus additional for garnish, divided
1 large ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
Peanut Sauce:
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus additional for garnish, divided
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/3 cup Georgia Peanuts, plus additional for garnish, divided
lime wedges, for garnish
Fill a large bowl about halfway with hot water. Soak each rice paper in water for 15 seconds until malleable. Place rice paper on a clean work surface. Place four cucumber ribbons in a single layer in the center of rice paper. Perpendicular to cucumber, add a strip of red cabbage, carrots, 1/2 cup basil leaves, 1/3 cup cilantro leaves, 1/3 cup mint leaves, and avocado.
To roll, fold the edges of rice paper over each end of the filling. Working with the side of rice paper closest to you, tuck rice paper around filling and roll tightly.
To cut rolls into bites, use a sharp knife and gently move it back and forth. Arrange bites on a platter. Repeat with remaining rice papers and filling ingredients.
To make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, mirin, fish sauce, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and lime juice.
Toast 1/3 cup peanuts by placing them in a dry pan over medium heat. Move peanuts around until fragrant and toasted, 3-5 minutes. Roughly chop and add to sauce.
Serve spring roll bites on a large platter with sauce. Garnish with additional herbs, lime wedges, red pepper flakes, and peanuts.
Source: Georgia Peanut Commission
