Easy Keto Spring Rolls Recipe
A fresh, crunchy, and low-carb meal using collard greens instead of traditional rice paper wrappers. Ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Wraps & Filling
- 8 leaves large collard greens Look for wide, unblemished leaves
- 16 pieces cooked shrimp Peeled, deveined, and tails removed
- 1/2 cup cucumber Julienned into thin matchsticks
- 1/2 cup carrots Shredded or cut into thin matchsticks
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper Thinly sliced for crunch and color
- 1 medium avocado Pit removed and sliced thinly
Dipping Sauce
- 3 tbsp soy sauce Use coconut aminos for a soy-free option
- 2 tbsp white vinegar Provides a bright, tangy acidity
- 3 tbsp olive oil Extra virgin works best for the sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil Toasted sesame oil offers deeper flavor
- 1 tsp fresh ginger Finely grated for the dipping sauce
- 2 cloves garlic Minced or crushed very finely
Instructions
- Prepare the Dipping Sauce: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, white vinegar, olive oil, sesame oil, freshly grated ginger, and minced garlic until the mixture is emulsified. Set aside at room temperature.
- Trim the Collard Greens: Wash the collard green leaves and pat them completely dry. Lay each leaf flat, carefully shave down the thick raised stem so it sits flush with the leaf, and cut a small "V" shape at the bottom to remove the most fibrous part of the stalk.
- Soften the Wrappers: Heat a large skillet over medium heat (do not add oil or water). Place one damp collard leaf flat into the warm skillet, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and steam for one minute until bright green and flexible. Transfer to a cutting board and repeat for all leaves.
- Assemble the Filling: Lay a softened leaf flat. In the bottom third of the leaf, place two cooked shrimp, followed by a small handful of cucumber, carrots, and bell pepper matchsticks. Top with two thin slices of avocado. Do not overstuff.
- Roll with Confidence: Fold the bottom edge of the collard leaf tightly over the filling. Fold the left and right sides inward, holding them in place, and continue rolling upward firmly. Place seam-side down on a serving platter.
Notes
Keep Your Leaves Dry: Always pat your steamed collard greens dry before adding filling. Excess moisture will make your spring rolls slippery.
Mind the Stems: Do not skip the shaving step for the collard stems. If you leave the thick rib intact, the leaf will snap.
Perfect Matchsticks: Use a julienne peeler for your carrots and cucumbers to guarantee perfectly uniform matchsticks.