Spring rolls are a fantastic way to enjoy fresh, vibrant flavors in a light and healthy package. These 20 vegetarian and vegan spring roll recipes range from classic fresh rolls to creative baked versions, all packed with nutritious vegetables, herbs, and plant-based proteins.
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Whether you're meal prepping, hosting a party, or just craving a quick snack, these recipes are easy to customize and always satisfying. Most use rice paper for that authentic translucent wrap, while others are baked for crunch without frying.
The beauty of spring rolls lies in their freshness and versatility. Load them up with your favorite veggies and dip them in flavorful sauces for a meal that's as fun to make as it is to eat.
Why Choose Vegetarian and Vegan Spring Rolls?
These plant-based rolls are nutrient-dense, low in calories, and bursting with vitamins from fresh produce. They're naturally gluten-free with rice paper and perfect for various diets.
Easy to prepare and customizable, they're ideal for entertaining or healthy eating on the go.
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Essential Ingredients and Tips
Core ingredients include rice paper wrappers, rice vermicelli noodles, fresh herbs (mint, cilantro, basil), and crunchy veggies like carrots, cucumbers, and lettuce.
For protein, use tofu, tempeh, mushrooms, or edamame. Classic peanut sauce is a must for dipping.
To roll: Soak rice paper in warm water until pliable (10-20 seconds), layer fillings in the center, fold bottom over, tuck sides, and roll tightly.
Practice makes perfect—keep a damp towel handy to prevent drying.
20 Delicious Vegetarian and Vegan Spring Roll Recipes
1. Classic Fresh Vegetable Spring Rolls
Ingredients (makes 8-10 rolls): 8-10 rice paper wrappers, 100g rice vermicelli noodles (cooked), 1 carrot (julienned), 1 cucumber (julienned), 1 red bell pepper (julienned), 1 avocado (sliced), fresh mint and cilantro leaves, lettuce leaves.
Instructions: Cook and cool noodles. Soak rice paper in warm water for 10-15 seconds until pliable. Layer lettuce, noodles, veggies, avocado, and herbs in the center. Fold bottom over filling, tuck sides, and roll tightly. Serve with peanut sauce.
2. Avocado and Mango Vegan Spring Rolls
Ingredients: 8 rice paper wrappers, 1 ripe mango (sliced), 2 avocados (sliced), 1 cucumber (julienned), red cabbage (shredded), fresh basil and mint.
Instructions: Soak rice paper. Layer cabbage, cucumber, mango, avocado, and herbs. Roll tightly. Serve with lime-soy or peanut sauce.
3. Crispy Baked Tofu Spring Rolls
Ingredients: 8 rice paper or spring roll wrappers, 200g firm tofu (pressed and sliced), carrots and bean sprouts (julienned), marinade (soy sauce, sesame oil).
Instructions: Marinate and bake tofu until crispy. Soak wrappers, fill with tofu and veggies, roll. Bake at 200°C for 15-20 minutes until crisp.
4. Mushroom and Cabbage Vegan Rolls
Ingredients: 10 wrappers, 200g shiitake mushrooms (sliced), 2 cups cabbage (shredded), carrots, soy sauce.
Instructions: Sauté mushrooms and cabbage with soy sauce. Cool filling. Fill wrappers, roll, and fry or bake until golden.
5. Rainbow Vegetable Spring Rolls
Ingredients: Rice paper, purple cabbage, yellow peppers, carrots, cucumbers, avocado, herbs.
Instructions: Julienne colorful veggies. Layer in soaked rice paper with herbs. Roll tightly for vibrant cross-sections.
These make a stunning presentation with their array of colors.
6. Thai-Style Peanut Tofu Spring Rolls
Ingredients: Rice paper, peanut-marinated tofu, rice noodles, basil, carrots, cucumber.
Instructions: Bake peanut-coated tofu. Assemble with noodles and veggies. Dip in extra peanut sauce.
7. Lemongrass Tofu Spring Rolls
Ingredients: Rice paper, lemongrass-marinated tofu, pickled carrots/daikon, herbs, noodles.
Instructions: Marinate and pan-fry tofu. Quick-pickle veggies. Roll with fresh herbs.
8. Simple Cucumber and Herb Fresh Rolls
Ingredients: Rice paper, cucumber strips, lettuce, mint, basil.
Instructions: Layer herbs and cucumber in soaked paper. Roll for a super light, refreshing bite.
9. Baked Vegetable Spring Rolls with Sesame
Ingredients: Spring roll wrappers, mixed veggies (cabbage, carrot), sesame seeds.
Instructions: Stir-fry veggies, fill wrappers, brush with oil, sprinkle sesame, bake until crispy.
Baking gives crunch without deep-frying.
10. Vietnamese Goi Cuon with Tofu
Ingredients: Rice paper, tofu strips, vermicelli, herbs, lettuce.
Instructions: Traditional assembly: lettuce base, noodles, tofu, herbs. Roll and serve with peanut-hoisin sauce.
11. Spicy Sriracha Veggie Rolls
Ingredients: Rice paper, sriracha-marinated veggies/tofu, jalapeños.
Instructions: Toss fillings in sriracha. Roll fresh for heat in every bite.
12. Jackfruit and Mushroom Baked Rolls
Ingredients: Wrappers, young jackfruit (shredded), mushrooms, spices.
Instructions: Sauté jackfruit and mushrooms for "meaty" texture. Fill, roll, bake.
13. Carrot and Beet Rainbow Rolls
Ingredients: Rice paper, shredded carrots and beets, other rainbow veggies.
Instructions: Layer shredded roots for earthy sweetness and color. Roll fresh.
14. Peanut Ginger Avocado Rolls
Ingredients: Rice paper, avocado, peanut-ginger drizzle inside, veggies.
Instructions: Slice avocado thickly, add peanut-ginger sauce inside for flavor burst.
15. Black Pepper Tofu Spring Rolls
Ingredients: Rice paper, black pepper-seasoned tofu, veggies, herbs.
Instructions: Fry tofu with bold black pepper. Roll fresh for spicy kick.
16. Sweet Potato and Kale Vegan Rolls
Ingredients: Rice paper or wrappers, roasted sweet potato, sautéed kale.
Instructions: Roast sweet potato, wilt kale. Fill and roll (fresh or baked).
17. Hoisin Mushroom Spring Rolls
Ingredients: Wrappers, mushrooms sautéed in hoisin, veggies.
Instructions: Cook mushrooms in hoisin for sweet-savory filling. Roll and fry/bake.
18. Citrus Chili Vegetable Rolls
Ingredients: Rice paper, veggies, citrus-chili sauce drizzle.
Instructions: Bright citrus in sauce complements crisp fresh veggies.
19. No-Fry Thai Spring Rolls
Ingredients: Rice paper, Thai herbs, noodles, veggies (uncooked).
Instructions: Fresh assembly maximizes nutrition and flavor.
20. Edamame and Corn Fresh Rolls
Ingredients: Rice paper, edamame, sweet corn, veggies, herbs.
Instructions: Protein-packed with sweet pops of corn. Roll fresh.
Classic Vegan Peanut Dipping Sauce
Ingredients: 1/2 cup peanut butter, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1-2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp sesame oil, garlic/ginger (optional), water to thin.
Instructions: Whisk all together, adding water for desired consistency. Perfect for any roll!
Conclusion: Endless Possibilities with Spring Rolls
With these 20 recipes, complete with ingredients and instructions, you're ready to create delicious vegetarian and vegan spring rolls anytime. Experiment, enjoy the freshness, and share with friends!
These light, nutritious rolls are perfect for healthier eating without sacrificing flavor.
Happy rolling and bon appétit!
