Fresh Veggie Spring Rolls with Dipping Sauce
Crisp and refreshing veggie spring rolls with a sweet and spicy dipping sauce. The perfect healthy snack or meal to leave you feeling nourished and satisfied.
Ingredients
- 8-10 rice paper wraps
- 4-5 oz. vermicelli noodles (thin rice noodles)
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 2-3 carrots shredded
- 1-2 ripe avocadoes thinly sliced
- 2 cups spring mix lettuce chopped
- handful fresh cilantro chopped
Dipping Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp fresh-squeezed lime juice
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne powder (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare dipping sauce and set aside.
- Bring a pot of water to boil. Add vermicelli noodles to boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes or until they have softened. Strain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking.
- In the meantime, chop and prepare the spring roll veggies.
- Once your noodles and veggies are prepared, it's time to start assembling the spring rolls. Working with one at a time, dip your rice paper wrap in water for about 15-20 seconds to soften it, then carefully transfer it to a plate or cutting board. Add a layer of noodles, then layer with veggies of choice. Carefully begin rolling it up like a burrito, then tuck in the sides at the end. (See recipe notes for more helpful tips.)
Notes
Optional additions:
Cucumbers, shrimp, bean sprouts, whatever sounds good to you!
Tips for success:
If you're struggling with the rice paper wraps, just wrap it twice so it doesn't fall apart. Trust me, you'll get the hang of it eventually! Soak the rice paper wrap in water for too long and it will become mush, not long enough and it will tear easily. You just gotta find the sweet spot.
I've found the easiest way to roll them up is to start rolling it up like a cinnamon roll as tightly as possible without overstretching and tearing it, and then folding in the sides at the end, just before rolling up the last of it. Everyone's rolling style is different, so play around with it and see what works best for you. No need for perfection!
Storage:
The rolls will stick together if stored next to each other. When storing leftovers, I will typically wrap each one in a sheet of parchment or plastic wrap to avoid sticking.