My version of Thai peanut sauce highlights lime leaves and raw cashew or almond butter. When making it, slowly add only as much water as needed to achieve a thick dipping consistency; the amount will vary depending on how thick your nut butter is. I love lots of mint, cilantro, and basil in these rolls, but feel free to adjust to suit your taste. Enjoy as a snack, party appetizer, or complement to any meal.
Raw Zucchini Spring Rolls with Lime Cashew Dipping Sauce
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Ingredients
- Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup raw cashew or almond butter
- 4 fresh kaffir lime leaves
- 1 tablespoon nama shoyu or tamari
- 1-2 small Thai chiles, seeded, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice about 1 lemon
- 1/2-3/4 cup filtered water, as needed
- Spring rolls
- 3 medium-large zucchini, divided
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2-4 tablespoons mint leaves, to taste
Instructions
- Place all sauce ingredients into a blender, blending in water slowly as needed for desired consistency. Purée until smooth. (Makes 1 cup.)
- Use a mandolin to slice two of the zucchinis into very thin, long strips. Set aside to “wilt” a bit.
- Slice remaining zucchini into 3-inch matchsticks. Remove stems from basil, cilantro, and mint. Place a zucchini strip on a flat surface. Layer the end closest to you with a few zucchini matchsticks, basil, cilantro, and mint; roll up on a slight diagonal to secure fillings inside strip. Serve with dipping sauce. Refrigerated, sauce will keep for 4–5 days; rolls will keep for 2 days.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Raw Zucchini Spring Rolls with Lime Cashew Dipping Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g
17%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Sodium 134mg
6%
Total Carbohydrates 10g
3%
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Protein 5g
10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
PER SERVING: 146 cal, 11g fat (6g mono, 2g poly, 2g sat), 0mg chol, 5g protein, 10g carb, 2g fiber, 134mg sodium
