Save to Pinterest Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with color, these vegan spring rolls combine sweet mango, creamy avocado, crisp vegetables, and fragrant herbs. Served with a zesty sweet chili dipping sauce, they make for a healthy appetizer or light meal. This recipe yields 8 spring rolls and is naturally gluten-free if using appropriate wrappers and tamari.
Save to Pinterest These rolls are the ultimate healthy appetizer, bringing together a garden of vegetables like purple cabbage, carrots, and cucumbers. Each bite is infused with the aromatic freshness of mint, cilantro, and basil, making them incredibly refreshing on a warm day.
Ingredients
For the Spring Rolls- 8 rice paper wrappers (22 cm diameter)
- 1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and sliced into thin strips
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 small cucumber, julienned
- 1 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup purple cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1
- Prepare all vegetables, mango, and avocado as directed and arrange them on a platter for easy assembly.
- Step 2
- Fill a large shallow dish with warm water. Submerge one rice paper wrapper for about 10–15 seconds until just pliable (do not over-soak).
- Step 3
- Lay the softened wrapper on a clean, damp kitchen towel or cutting board.
- Step 4
- Arrange a small amount of mango, avocado, carrot, cucumber, bell pepper, cabbage, and a few leaves of each herb in the lower third of the wrapper.
- Step 5
- Fold the bottom of the wrapper over the filling, tuck in the sides, and roll tightly to form a spring roll.
- Step 6
- Repeat with remaining wrappers and fillings.
- Step 7
- In a small bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, lime juice, and soy sauce/tamari. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
- Step 8
- Serve spring rolls immediately with the sweet chili dipping sauce.
Zusatztipps für die Zubereitung
To prevent the rice paper from sticking or tearing, ensure you use a clean, damp kitchen towel as your workspace. It is important to submerge the wrapper only until it is pliable; if it becomes too soft, it will be difficult to handle. Having all your fillings pre-cut and arranged on a platter makes the rolling process much smoother.
Varianten und Anpassungen
For a protein boost, add thin strips of marinated tofu or tempeh inside the rolls. You can also customize the herb profile by using Thai basil or parsley. If you prefer a homemade sweet chili sauce, simmer rice vinegar, sugar, water, soy sauce, cornstarch, garlic, and chili flakes in a saucepan until thickened.
Serviervorschläge
These rolls are best enjoyed fresh to maintain the texture of the rice paper. If you need to store them, wrap the rolls individually in damp paper towels and then plastic wrap to keep them from drying out in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Serve with the lime-soy sweet chili sauce on the side for dipping.
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Each spring roll contains approximately 110 calories, 3.5g of fat, and 20g of carbohydrates. Please note that the recipe contains soy via the tamari or soy sauce. For a completely gluten-free meal, double-check that your rice paper wrappers and sweet chili sauce are certified gluten-free.
Common Recipe Questions
- → How do I prevent rice paper from tearing?
Soak each wrapper in warm water for just 10–15 seconds until pliable. Over-soaking makes them fragile. Work on a damp towel and fill immediately while slightly tacky.
- → Can I make these ahead of time?
They're best enjoyed fresh within a few hours. For storage, wrap individually in damp paper towels, place in an airtight container, and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
- → What can I substitute for the herbs?
Thai basil, regular basil, mint, and cilantro work beautifully. You can also use fresh parsley or leave out any herb you don't enjoy.
- → How do I make them gluten-free?
Use certified gluten-free rice paper wrappers and tamari instead of soy sauce. Check your sweet chili sauce label to ensure no wheat-based ingredients.
- → Can I add protein to these spring rolls?
Yes, marinated and baked tofu strips, tempeh, or even cooked shrimp work well. Slice proteins thinly and arrange with the vegetables before rolling.
- → What's the best way to slice the vegetables?
Use a sharp knife or mandoline to create thin, uniform julienne strips. This ensures even rolling and makes each bite easier to eat.