Avocado, Yellow Pepper and Tomato Summer Rolls Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 sheets rice paper
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1 roasted yellow pepper, sliced
- 2 – 3 small tomatoes, cut in half and sliced
- wedge of Iceberg lettuce, cut into strips
- handful fresh oregano leaves, pulled off stems
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 732g | |
| Calories 230 | |
| Calories from Fat 101 | 44% |
| Total Fat 11.26g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 1.68g | 7% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 36mg | 2% |
| Potassium 1838mg | 53% |
| Total Carbs 32.49g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.0g | 43% |
| Sugars 17.66g | 12% |
| Protein 7.19g | 12% |
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