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Spring Roll Grain Bowls

Spring Roll Grain Bowls

A vibrant, build-your-own bowl with all the fresh flavors of a spring roll—lime, herbs, crunchy vegetables, and creamy peanut sauce—without the hassle of rolling. Quick-cooked noodles or rice, crisp veggies, and your choice of protein make this a flexible, weeknight-ready meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 Bowls
Course: Bowl, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian-inspired, vegan, Vegetarian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rice noodles vermicelli, or cooked rice
  • 1 –2 cups chopped cabbage carrots, cucumbers, and bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup bean sprouts optional
  • 2 –3 scallions sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh herbs cilantro, basil, or mint
  • 1 cup cooked protein pork, chicken, shrimp, tofu, or edamame
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts or sesame seeds
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 –2 tbsp maple syrup or brown sugar
  • 1 –2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 –2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 2 –6 tbsp hot water to thin sauce

Method
 

  1. Cook rice noodles or vermicelli according to package directions; rinse under cold water and toss with a tsp of oil if not assembling immediately.
  2. Reheat rice if using as base, keeping it fluffy and separate.
  3. Slice or prepare your protein; reheat or stir-fry quickly if needed. Marinate proteins like pork in advance for extra flavor.
  4. Slice vegetables thin and combine in a bowl for quick layering.
  5. Whisk peanut sauce ingredients together, adding hot water gradually until pourable and glossy. Adjust flavor with extra lime, tamari, or maple.
  6. Layer base first (noodles or rice), then add protein, followed by vegetables and herbs.
  7. Drizzle with peanut sauce, then sprinkle chopped peanuts or sesame seeds on top.
  8. Serve immediately; for meal prep, keep dressing separate and add just before eating to preserve crunch.

Notes

Thinly slice vegetables for optimal texture. Use separate containers for noodles, protein, and dressing if prepping ahead. Fresh herbs and lime at the end brighten flavors. Noodles and rice hold up well under sauce, but adding dressing only at serving prevents sogginess. Protein can be swapped according to preference or dietary needs.