Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Now that it’s feeling summery here, I am pulling out some of my warm weather favorites. Rainbow rolls have always been one of my go to’s at our local Thai restaurant. I gave them a little twist by adding in some quinoa. These Quinoa Rainbow Rolls with spicy peanut dipping sauce are perfect for summertime dining.
Quinoa Rainbow Rolls with Spicy Peanut sauce
So what exactly are Rainbow rolls? Sometimes called summer rolls, they are simply raw vegetables rolled up into rice paper to resemble a burrito. They are light and easy and perfect for summer. Rice paper is widely available in the Asian section of most grocery stores or you can find them on Amazon.
Upon opening up your rice papers, they are hard yet delicate circles. For best results follow the directions on the package of your brand of rice papers. Simply though, you immerse them into warm water for a few seconds to make them pliable. Then fill them with your veggies and roll them up burrito style. They will seal together.
For these Rainbow rolls, I opted to add a little cooked quinoa to give them a little more substance. For a gluten free option, simply replace with cooked rice. I used about about 2 tablespoons per roll. Any combination of vegetables can be used. I chose cucumbers, peppers, red cabbage, avocado and carrots. The vegetables roll up best when cut into thin strips. They can be made in advance, refrigerated and enjoyed for 2 days.
[You may also like Raw Pad Thai Salad with peanut dressing]
The best part of these Quinoa Rainbow rolls is the spicy peanut dipping sauce. I could eat it by the spoonful. Who am I kidding? I did eat a few spoonfuls. It’s an easy combo of peanut butter, rice vinegar, Sambal (chili paste), a dash of Siracha, garlic and water.This can also be used as a dressing or marinade on just about anything. I usually make extra!
So tell me, have you ever had Rainbow rolls? Think you might give them a go?
A light and healthy vegan lunch idea. These quinoa and veggie rainbow rolls (summer rolls) with spicy peanut sauce are a must make. Spice up your lunch ideas 
Quinoa Rainbow Rolls with spicy peanut dipping sauce
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So colourful! These look delicious!
Although, I am not fond of quinoa, but as you said, that could be replace with rice. Nice!
Thanks so much! They are a fun change
This looks so yummy! I love a good roll and peanut sauce — I’ve never thought of a quinoa roll. And they’re so pretty looking too!
Thanks so much thought I would mix it up by adding the quinoa
you had me at quinoa….
🙂 Wait until you taste the spicy peanut sauce
I am going to try these because I love rolls! And that sauce sounds yummy! I am a spicy condiments kind of girl! Thank you for hosting and this delish recipe!
Thanks so much hope you enjoy them
So, I’ve already added everything I don’t have to my shopping list. This sounds so good, especially with the hot weather here. Is the Sambal in the Asian section too? I don’t think I’ve ever used it.
Yes I find Sambal right in the Asian section of my grocery store. It’s basically a chili sauce. I use it on everything especially stir fry meals adds lots of flavor to things like tempeh and tofu
Beautiful! Packed with color and flavor and I’m all about that spicy peanut butter sauce!
Me too I could eat it by the spoonful!
These look so good! All those colors! Adding these to my to-make list 🙂
Thanks I really hope you enjoy them
This looks like something fun to try!
So fun and really easy!
These look fantastic! The peanut sauce is a perfect dipping sauce for this.
Thanks and yes it’s delish!
Yum! These look amazing! I love all the colors.
Thanks so much!
Goodness, these are almost too pretty to eat! I think these would be lovely for a nice summer picnic or cocktail hour!
Thanks I think so!
Love the look of these. They look so healthy and tasty 🙂
Thanks so much hope you give them a try
these do look really good ! so colorful! clever to add in the quinoa for an added protein boost!
Thanks hope you try them out sometime
These are amazing!! I love the sauce that goes with them too. What a tasty dish for summer.
Thanks so much!
Yummm… these look amazing! Think of all of the varieties of veggies you could use!
Oh yes pretty much anything will work!
This recipe sounds so easy and delicious! I’m definitely going to make some of them for my lunch.
Great I really hope you enjoy!
These sound delicious. And so pretty too. I’ll have to make a trip to the Thai supermarket for some of the ingredients as the usual supermarkets in the UK aren’t as well stocked. But the spicy peanut sauce is a must try! x
Thanks! It’s the best part in my opinion 🙂
I love the addition of quinoa here! And I’m always up for peanut sauce… so good!
Thanks Nicole hope you give them a try