Fresh, crunchy Vietnamese spring rolls made keto-friendly using cabbage or lettuce wraps instead of rice paper. Packed with shrimp or chicken, avocado, and veggies. Great for low-carb meals, keto diet, and healthy dinner ideas.
For the Rolls:
1 medium green cabbage or butter lettuce
1/2 lb cooked shrimp or shredded chicken
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 cucumber, julienned
1/2 red bell pepper, julienned
1/2 cup shredded carrots (optional for stricter keto)
Fresh mint leaves
Fresh cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: chopped peanuts
For Peanut Sauce:
2 tbsp natural peanut butter
1 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp grated ginger
1–2 tsp lime juice
Water to thin
For Nuoc Cham (Fish Sauce Dip):
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp stevia or monk fruit
1 garlic clove, minced
1–2 tbsp water
Chopped chili or chili flakes (optional)
Soften cabbage leaves in hot water for 30 seconds, then pat dry. Skip this if using butter lettuce.
Lay a leaf flat, add shrimp or chicken, avocado, cucumber, pepper, herbs, and optional carrots or peanuts.
Season with salt and pepper.
Roll like a burrito, tucking in sides and rolling tightly.
Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Adjust seasoning or water to your taste.
Serve rolls with dipping sauce.
Best eaten fresh. Keep extras in an airtight container with a damp paper towel on top. Eat within one day for best taste and texture. Sauce keeps for 3–4 days in the fridge.
Find it online: https://www.wellnesswarrior.org/vietnamese-keto-spring-rolls/