Paleo Vietnamese Nem (Spring Rolls)

Delight your taste buds with these fresh and healthy Paleo Vietnamese Nem (Spring Rolls), a modern twist on the traditional Vietnamese classic that’s perfect for clean-eating enthusiasts. Swapping rice paper for crisp butter lettuce leaves, these paleo-friendly spring rolls let the vibrant, nutrient-packed fillings take center stage. Each roll is packed with layers of tender shrimp, crisp cucumber matchsticks, shredded carrots, creamy avocado, and fragrant herbs like cilantro and mint, with an optional protein boost from thinly sliced chicken or pork. The pièce de résistance? A luscious almond butter dipping sauce infused with the umami richness of coconut aminos, zesty lime, and aromatic garlic and ginger. Quick to assemble and bursting with fresh flavors, these no-cook, gluten-free, and dairy-free spring rolls make an ideal appetizer, light lunch, or party snack. Serve them fresh for a refreshing, guilt-free treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 89/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 pieces Butter lettuce leaves
• 12 pieces Cooked shrimp (peeled, deveined, and halved lengthwise)
• 1 cup Shredded carrots
• 1 medium Cucumber (cut into thin matchsticks)
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup Fresh mint leaves
• 1 medium Avocado (sliced)
• 0.5 cup Cooked chicken or pork (thinly sliced, optional)
• 0.25 cup Almond butter
• 3 tablespoons Coconut aminos
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

Prepare your workspace by washing and patting dry the butter lettuce leaves. Lay them flat on a clean surface.

Step 2

Arrange the filling ingredients (shredded carrots, cucumber sticks, herbs, avocado slices, shrimp, and optional chicken/pork) so they are easily accessible for assembly.

Step 3

Take a piece of butter lettuce and layer a small amount of shredded carrots, cucumber sticks, and 1-2 leaves each of cilantro and mint toward the center of the leaf.

Step 4

Add 1 piece of shrimp and a small slice of avocado on top of the vegetables. If using optional cooked chicken/pork, place it next to the shrimp.

Step 5

Carefully fold the sides of the lettuce inward, then roll it tightly from the bottom to the top to enclose the filling. Repeat with the remaining lettuce leaves and filling ingredients.

Step 6

To make the dipping sauce, whisk together the almond butter, coconut aminos, lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, and water in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency with a little more water if needed.

Step 7

Serve the spring rolls immediately with the almond butter dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy fresh!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1091.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1138.9

Total Fat 62.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 218.4mg	0%
Sodium 1178.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 75.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.5g	0%
Total Sugars 30.8g
Protein 79.1g	0%

Vitamin D 6.0IU	0%
Calcium 718.4mg	0%
Iron 18.4mg	0%
Potassium 3339.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.7%

Protein: 26.8%

Carbs: 25.5%