Spring rolls are a great plant-based starter or snack.Typical of Chinese and Southeast Asian cuisine, spring rolls are wraps made from wheat or rice and stuffed with fresh vegetables, noodles, and sometimes meat.
Spring roll wrappers can usually be purchased at any supermarket. They come with simple instructions on how to make the spring rolls. The great thing about spring roll wrappers is that they are so versatile – you can fill them with anything you like.
If you need some spring roll inspiration, check out this creative and versatile OGP recipe for completely plant-based spring rolls.
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1. Spring rolls
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These spring rolls by Maryke Wylde are quick to make, super refreshing and tasty, packed with veggies and looking beautiful on the table.
2. Spring rolls with spicy peanut dipping sauce
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Kate Horning’s Spring Rolls with Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce is not only super satisfying with its cool, crunchy veggies and flavorful, chewy texture, but it’s also super energizing and won’t weigh you down. Not to mention, with just a few prep steps in advance, you can have a simple, tasty lunch ready in minutes – perfect for busy days.
3. Vietnamese spring rolls
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Mix and match with whatever veggies you have on hand. Melissa Tedesco’s Vietnamese Spring Rolls are delicious with a dipping sauce, like sweet and sour, or just plain. Perfect for a party or a little project to do with your kids.
4. Baked rice paper spring rolls
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Rice paper makes it easy to make spring rolls. The combination of cabbage, carrots, enoki mushrooms, and bean sprouts makes a delicious filling that reminds me of Chinese takeout, but healthier. These baked rice paper spring rolls by Christine Desroches are gluten-free and vegan. Enjoy!
5. Vegetable spring rolls
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This vegetable spring rolls recipe by SC Chuang is delicious even without any seasonings or dipping sauces. To make them at home, you will need to put in a little time. Nothing beats fresh homemade spring rolls stuffed with your favorite fillings, crispy on the outside and filled with tender, juicy, spicy shredded vegetables.
6. Crispy spring rolls
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To make these rolls, you can substitute Chinese spring roll wrappers or Vietnamese rice paper wrappers. Also, be sure to check out our tips for making crispier spring rolls. This crispy spring roll recipe by Helen Le was inspired by cha gio, the deep-fried spring rolls from Southern Vietnam.
7. Avocado and vegetable spring rolls
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Avocado and vegetable spring rolls by Bianca Scartabello make a great appetizer, snack or light lunch. The creamy avocado and the crunch of fresh vegetables are just the right combination. These baked spring rolls are super crispy straight out of the oven.
8. Fresh vegetable spring rolls
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These nutritious Fresh Vegetable Spring Rolls by Lena Ropp are the perfect way to detox after a long weekend. They’re fresh and packed with veggies. Beautiful, colorful, super crunchy, and so much fun to make. The spring rolls are served with a spicy curry sauce that requires just six ingredients.
9. Vietnamese vegetable spring rolls
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This Veggie Vietnamese Spring Rolls recipe by Sarah Bond is a fresh and delicious Asian-inspired dinner with the best almond-coconut dipping sauce.
10. Crispy tofu spring rolls
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Warmer weather brings with it an uptick in fresh, light and refreshing dishes. These Crispy Tofu Spring Rolls by Taavi Moore are the perfect recipe to enjoy on a hot summer or spring day. These spring rolls are fresh and delicious, filled with crispy marinated tofu, fresh vegetables and rice noodles. Plus, these spring rolls are served with a creamy and flavorful peanut sauce.
11. Grilled tofu spring rolls
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If you’re looking to eat healthy during your busy week, these Dora Daily Grilled Tofu Spring Rolls are the perfect choice. All you need is fresh veggies and savory grilled tofu to make a week’s worth of meals. With everything prepped at the beginning of the week, you can enjoy healthy lunches and dinners on the go or at home.
12. Steamed spring rolls with mushrooms, Chinese cabbage, and bamboo shoots made in the Instant Pot
Source: Steamed spring rolls with mushrooms, Chinese cabbage, and bamboo shoots made in the Instant Pot
I Love My Instant Pot’s Instant Pot Steamed Spring Rolls with Mushrooms, Chinese Cabbage, and Bamboo Shoots bring out the essence of traditional Southeast Asian cuisine with a spicy peanut sauce or sweet and sour dipping sauce. It’s rare to find spring rolls as fresh and straight from the garden as this easy Instant Pot™ dish, with tender mushrooms, Chinese cabbage, and bamboo shoots all combined into one delicious spring roll.
13. Vegetable Larb Spring Rolls
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Larb is a Lao minced meat dish traditionally seasoned with lots of lime, mint and fish sauce. These veggie ‘larb’ spring rolls by Zsu Dever are stuffed with vegan larb mix (seitan, cashews and onion), noodles, herbs, carrots and cabbage. They’re easy to make and taste amazing.
14. Crispy Tofu and Stone Fruit Spring Rolls
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These Crispy Tofu Stonefruit Spring Rolls by Emma D’Alessandro are loaded with fruit, herbs, and two delicious dipping sauces. Your choice of stonefruit adds the perfect amount of sweetness to the dish, complementing the salty crispy tofu. This recipe is perfect for anyone who has a hard time eating veggies on their own.
15. Chinese Five Spice Jackfruit Spring Rolls
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These Chinese Five Spice Jackfruit Spring Rolls by Anarki “AJ” Tjon Affo are delicious fresh or saved for later. Spring rolls are one of those dishes that allow you to get creative with the fillings and dips; try to make them as colorful as possible. Not only are they delicious and nutritious, but they’re also quick and easy to make.
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