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    Home » Recipes » Vegan

    Vegan Summer Rolls

    BY Ayeh Manfre · UPDATED: Mar 1, 24 · PUBLISHED: Jan 18, 22 · 10 Comments

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    These Vegan Summer Rolls are healthy and super easy to make. A great way to sneak in veggies and plan for meal prep.

    One of my favourite dishes to have especially in the warmer seasons and hot days are Vegan Summer Rolls. 

    They're light and fresh not to mention super easy to make along with being healthy, gluten-free and low carb.

    Of course, you will need a sauce and these fresh spring rolls pair perfectly with my Peanut Sauce or Gyoza dipping sauce.

    It's also a great way to sneak in extra veggies as you can pack in a whole variety of goodies to make them nutritious and colourful.

    Some more tasty vegan recipes you must try are my Vegan Bolognese, Rice Paper Dumplings and Cauliflower Steaks.

    I love filling rice paper wrappers with pan-fried tofu, veggies, and vermicelli noodles but you can also use any protein you prefer including prawns, chicken, Crispy Tofu and many more. I usually like to prepare enough of the fillings to last for a few days so that they can be treated as an easy meal prep option. This way, I can use the remaining fillings for lunch/dinner over the next couple of days.

    Table of Contents
    • Ingredients to make Vegan Summer Rolls
    • Filling ideas for Summer Rolls
    • How to make Vegan Summer Rolls
    • Tips Summer Roll Recipe
    • More Asian Recipes
    • More Meal Prep Recipes
    • Recipe
    • Comments

    Ingredients to make Vegan Summer Rolls

    • Rice Paper Sheets or spring roll wrappers are the main ingredient and is used to wrap the rolls. Available at most supermarkets in the Asian food section or can be found in Asian markets
    • Vermicelli Noodles are thin rice noodles. To cook them, pour hot water over them then drain when soft, which takes about 10 minutes
    • Filling ingredients are endless and can be altered to your liking and preference. You can easily also make these vegeterain summer rolls

    Filling ideas for Summer Rolls

    These are the ingredients I used in this recipe:

    • Firm Tofu
    • Avocado
    • Cucumber
    • Red Cabbage
    • Carrots
    • Fresh herbs, my favourite is Mint

    Below are some additional filling ideas:

    • Lettuce
    • Bean sprouts
    • Shallots
    • Bell peppers 
    • Prawns
    • Chicken
    • Cilantro/Corriander
    • Chilli

    How to make Vegan Summer Rolls

    Time needed: 15 minutes

    1. Rinse rice paper sheets

      Start by dipping or rinsing the rice paper wraps in cold water for a few seconds. They will soften quickly and can rip easily if they've been dampened too much

    2. Add fillings

      Place your filling ingredients on the ⅓ section of the sheet closet to you. Don't overfill the rolls as they can rip easily if they have too much filling. I like to layer the fillings in even strips and layers. This way the ingredients will remain separate which will make them look nice and colourful

    3. Time to roll

      Start to roll by lifting the bottom wrapper closet to you and pulling it over the fillings, giving it a little tuck so its nice and compact.  Then fold the two sides in to close the ends off and continue rolling lengthways until the end

    4. Dip into a sauce

      You can't enjoy these without a delicious dipping sauce. Dip into a homemade Peanut Butter Sauce or a quick soy sauce dip with some fresh chilli and sesame seeds works well too

    Tips Summer Roll Recipe

    1. It's best to prepare all your fillings first which includes cutting up the veggies, cooking the protein, and also making the peanut sauce. So that once the hard part is done, you can then roll them up easily
    2. Make sure to cut the veggies in similar shapes and sizes, usually thin and long in length. This makes them easier to roll when they’re shaped the same along with being easier to eat
    3. Ensure to roll the summer rolls on a damp kitchen towel or wet chopping board as they will stick to a plate making them harder to roll, and they can also rip this way 
    4. Try and use a variety of veggies with different colours. This makes the rolls look beautiful and colourful

    More Asian Recipes

    • Rice Paper Dumplings
    • Kani Salad
    • Thai Yellow Curry
    • Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice
    • Asian Chopped Salad
    • Kani Sushi (Spicy Crab Roll)

    More Meal Prep Recipes

    • Mediterranean Frittata
    • Zucchini Corn Fritters
    • Chickpea Avocado Salad
    • Healthy Banana Bread
    • Mediterranean Pasta Salad
    • Vegetable Fritters

    I love seeing your creations and remakes, so be sure to rate the recipe, comment and share your Vegan Summer Rolls photo on Instagram so I can share the love!

    Recipe

    Vegan Summer Rolls

    4.75 from 8 votes
    These Vegan Summer Rolls are healthy and super easy to make. A great way to sneak in veggies and plan for meal prep
    Author: Ayeh Manfre
    Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Vegan
    Cuisine: Vietnamese
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 131kcal
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    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time0 minutes mins
    Total Time15 minutes mins

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    Ingredients 

    • 12 rice paper sheets
    • 250 g firm tofu
    • 2 medium carrots
    • 2 medium cucumbers
    • ⅛ red cabbage
    • 75 g vermicelli noodles
    • ¾ avocado
    • Handful of fresh Mint
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil

    Instructions

    • Slice tofu in rectangular pieces, 1 centimeters in thickness and pan fry in olive oil on a high heat until golden on both sides. Once cooked, slice into strips
    • Cook vermicelli noodles as per packet instructions. They are usually cooked by letting them stand in a bowl with boiling water for 10 minutes, then drain when soft
    • Prepare all the remaining fillings by slicing the vegetables into thin strips.  You can use a knife or mandolin to achieve a better consistency
    • Prepare a work station where you will be making your rolls, like a kitchen benchtop or chopping board, having all your fillings close by.
      Place down a clean damp kitchen tea towel which will be used to roll the rice paper rolls on. Fill a tray with cold water which is large enough to dip the rice paper sheets into. 
    • Dip a rice paper sheet into the water for a few seconds until all sides have been dampened and place on the kitchen towel.
      Place the fillings on the ⅓ section of the sheet closet to you. Don't overfill as they can rip easily and keep the sides clear
    • Start to roll by lifting the bottom wrapper closet to you and pulling it over the fillings, giving it a little tuck so its nice and compact.  Then fold the two sides in to close the ends off and continue rolling lengthways until the end
      Repeat the process to make the remaining rolls
    • Enjoy by dipping into your favourite sauce, I like to dip into my homemade Peanut Sauce or even my Gyoza sauce
    ⭐️ Final Step! Would love if you left a rating and comment to let me know how it went. Your feedback helps inspire others and means alot ❤️

    Notes

    • You can refrigerate any leftovers rolls to enjoy the next day. They can keep for a few days in the fridge however it's best to consume fresh as the rice paper sheets become a little chewy
    • If you have leftover fillings, you can use them to make fresh rolls the next day which is what I like to do as rolling the summer rolls only takes a few mins to make which makes them great for meal prep

    Nutrition

    Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1853IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg
    Keywords: gluten free, vegetarian, Vietnamese

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      4.75 from 8 votes (3 ratings without comment)

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    1. Nadia says

      January 20, 2022 at 7:47 pm

      5 stars
      Made these summer rolls today sooo yummy the sauce just topped it off yum so easy and healthy

      Reply
      • Ayeh says

        January 21, 2022 at 2:05 pm

        So glad you loved them so much! The sauce is the best part isnt it 🙂

        Reply
    2. Angelyn Solanki says

      January 20, 2022 at 8:08 pm

      5 stars
      Fab easy recipe! Worked out perfectly

      Reply
      • Ayeh says

        January 21, 2022 at 2:02 pm

        Yay so happy to hear Angelyn! Your rolls looked amazing!

        Reply
    3. Maryam Moslehi says

      January 25, 2022 at 10:35 am

      5 stars
      Super perfect recipe for a hot summer day!
      Made a big batch for the whole week and having the rolls (dipping in the delish peanut sauce) is the highlight of my day! LOL
      Thanks Ayeh 🙂 keep posting awesome recipes please 🙂

      Reply
      • Ayeh says

        January 25, 2022 at 12:33 pm

        Your plate of rolls looked amazing Maryam!!! So happy you loved them both xxxx

        Reply
    4. Amalia GB says

      January 28, 2022 at 8:09 am

      5 stars
      I always wanted to try these roll but never tried until I saw them on your IG page. I decided to face my fears and did it! I loved this recipe, so fresh and bright. The instructions were very helpful. I also made the peanut sauce which help with the flavor a lot!

      Reply
      • Ayeh says

        January 28, 2022 at 9:56 am

        Awww this makes me so happy to hear! So happy you tried them and loved them too 🙂

        Reply
    5. Meg says

      February 04, 2022 at 10:10 am

      5 stars
      The Best!!! Do not skip to the recipe before reading the tips and tricks for rolling with rice paper and for making the peanut sauce! Well-worth the extra time to save the frustration later! Ayeh’s peanut sauce is to die for!!! I made a whole lot extra to store in fridge which I’ve used over avocado toast, fried rice, etc!!! Not to be missed!!!

      Reply
      • Ayeh says

        February 04, 2022 at 10:18 am

        Your summer rolls were rolled perfectly dear! So happy my tips helped too xxx

        Reply
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