Ingredients

• 8 rice paper wrappers (Not covered by WIC, but inexpensive, checkout your grocery store's international aisle)

• 1 cup shredded cabbage or lettuce

• 1 cup shredded carrots

• 1 cucumber, cut into thin strips

• 1 cup cooked shrimp, or scrambled eggs

• Fresh cilantro 

• Add fruit such as thin apple or mango slices for a sweeter variation if desired

Directions

1. Fill a shallow dish with warm water.
2. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water for 10–15 seconds until softened.
3. Lay the wrapper flat on a clean surface.
4. Place a small amount of lettuce, carrots, cucumber,  and protein in the center.
5. Fold the sides inward and roll tightly from the bottom up.
6. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
7. Serve immediately.

Simple Yogurt Dip

Mix together:

• ½ cup plain low-fat yogurt
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

• Pinch of garlic powder (optional)

• Soy sauce and lime juice dip ( optional)