Vegetable Summer Rolls

Name: Vegetable Summer Rolls
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 3/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter; 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce; 1 teaspoon tomato paste; 3/4 teaspoon sugar; 1 ounce bean thread noodles (cellophane noodles); 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar; 4 (8-inch) rice-paper rounds, plus additional in case some tear; 2 red-leaf lettuce leaves, ribs cut out and discarded and leaves halved; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, preferably Thai; 1/2 cup thinly sliced napa cabbage; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1/3 cup coarsely shredded carrot (1 medium)

November 7, 2012

Attention, parents: If you’re looking for a veggie-packed, kid-pleasing recipe—one that children as young as two can help you prepare—this is it. Set up a workstation with the ingredients, parchment paper for easy cleanup, and a pastry brush, and let the kids “paint” the lettuce leaves with peanut sauce.

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