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Fresh Vegan Spring Rolls served with homemade peanut sauce on a white plate.

How to Make Crispy Vegan Spring Rolls – Easy & Healthy

Emma
These crispy vegan spring rolls are light, healthy, and full of flavor. Learn the secrets to perfect rice paper handling, crunchy fillings, and delicious dipping sauces, all in one easy-to-follow guide.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

For the Spring Rolls:

  • Rice paper wrappers fresh or dried
  • 1 cup bell peppers thinly sliced
  • 1 cup carrots julienned
  • 1 cup cucumber matchsticks
  • 1/2 cup bean sprouts
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded cabbage optional
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 1/4 cup Thai basil optional
  • 1/4 cup chives optional
  • 1 cup marinated tofu cubes or tempeh strips
  • Optional: Edamame seasoned seitan, or coconut “bacon”

Peanut Dipping Sauce:

  • 3 tbsp creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • Dash of sriracha
  • Water to desired consistency

Sweet Chili Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Hoisin Dipping Sauce:
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp crushed peanuts or sesame seeds

Instructions
 

Prep the Fillings:

  • Slice bell peppers, carrots, cucumbers, and avocado. Prepare protein options (tofu, tempeh, etc.). Wash and dry herbs.

Soften Rice Paper:

  • Dip rice paper in lukewarm water for 5–10 seconds. Lay it on a slightly damp surface.

Fill the Wrapper:

  • Add 2–3 tablespoons of filling in the bottom third of the wrapper: veggies, herbs, and protein.

Roll the Spring Roll:

  • Fold the bottom over the filling, tuck in the sides, and roll tightly to seal.

Make Dipping Sauces:

  • Combine ingredients for each sauce in separate bowls. Simmer sweet chili sauce if needed.

Serve:

  • Arrange spring rolls on a plate with dipping sauces. Serve fresh!

Storage:

  • Wrap rolls individually in damp paper towels, place in containers with lids, and refrigerate.

Notes

  • You can prepare the filling ingredients up to 1 day in advance to save time.
  • If rice paper becomes dry, mist lightly with water before serving.
  • Double wrapping is great if your first roll breaks.
  • Feel free to swap in seasonal vegetables or protein alternatives based on availability.
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