Best 4 Easy Vegetarian Summer Rolls Recipes

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As the sun shines and temperatures rise, there's nothing more refreshing than a light and flavorful summer roll. Packed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and rice noodles, these rolls are a delightful explosion of textures and flavors. Whether you're hosting a party or packing a lunch for work, these easy vegetarian summer rolls are sure to be a hit. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and healthy meal that will satisfy your taste buds and keep you cool and energized all summer long.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

VEGETABLE SUMMER ROLLS



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Categories     Pasta     Vegetable     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Buffet     Mint     Basil     Peanut     Spring     Summer     Healthy     Vegan     Cabbage     Cilantro     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

For peanut sauce
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 small garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon tomato paste
3/4 teaspoon sugar
For summer rolls
1 ounce bean thread noodles (cellophane noodles)
1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
4 (8-inch) rice-paper rounds, plus additional in case some tear
2 red-leaf lettuce leaves, ribs cut out and discarded and leaves halved
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (preferably Thai)
1/2 cup thinly sliced Napa cabbage
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/3 cup coarsely shredded carrot (1 medium)

Steps:

  • Make sauce:
  • Cook onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes in oil in a small heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until pale golden, about 4 minutes. Whisk in remaining sauce ingredients. Simmer, whisking, 1 minute, then cool.
  • Make summer rolls:
  • Cover noodles with boiling-hot water and soak 15 minutes, then drain well in a sieve. Pat dry between paper towels and toss with vinegar and salt to taste.
  • Put a double thickness of paper towel on a work surface and fill a shallow baking pan with warm water. Soak 1 rice-paper round (make sure there are no holes) in warm water until pliable, 30 seconds to 1 minute, then transfer to paper towels.
  • Arrange 1 piece of lettuce on bottom half of soaked rice paper, folding or tearing to fit and leaving a 1-inch border along edge. Spread one fourth of peanut sauce over lettuce and top with one fourth each of mint, basil, cabbage, and noodles. Roll up rice paper tightly around filling and, after rolling halfway, arrange one fourth of cilantro and carrot along crease. Then fold in sides and continue rolling. Transfer summer roll to a plate and cover with dampened paper towels.
  • Make 3 more rolls in same manner. Serve rolls halved on the diagonal.

VEGETARIAN SUMMER ROLLS



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These cool Vietnamese summer rolls are filled with rice noodles, avocado, carrots, and cucumber. Enjoy them as a vegetarian appetizer or light summer main course.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (4 ounces) vermicelli rice noodles
8-inch spring roll wrappers
Fresh chives (optional)
Creamy Peanut Dipping Sauce
Spicy Hoisin Dipping Sauce
1 avocado, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1 medium carrot, cut into matchsticks (1 1/2 cups)
1 small cucumber, cut into matchsticks (3/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Pour boiling water over vermicelli rice noodles and soak 15 minutes. Drain and rinse. Divide into 8 equal portions. Fill a wide, shallow bowl with cool water. Working with one spring-roll wrapper at a time, soak until pliable, 20 seconds. Transfer to a flat surface and smooth.
  • Place a layer of fillings on bottom third of wrapper, leaving a 1 1/2-inch border. Top with a portion of noodles and another layer of fillings.
  • Fold bottom of wrapper tightly over fillings.
  • Roll over once, tuck in sides, and finish rolling. If desired, add 3 fresh chives and continue rolling to enclose them. Transfer roll to a plate and cover with a slightly damp paper towel. Repeat to make 8 summer rolls. Serve immediately with dipping sauces, or refrigerate, up to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 13 g

VEGETARIAN SUMMER ROLLS



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After enjoying summer rolls for years at our favorite Thai restaurant, we decided to create our own home version. My 11-year-old enjoys making these and we all enjoy eating them because they're delicious and very healthy! These make excellent appetizers or can be a main course!

Provided by Elise Wolff Goldstein

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

cooking spray
1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
1 (12 ounce) package spring roll wrappers
1 medium cucumber, chopped
1 (12 ounce) package broccoli slaw
½ cup Thai peanut sauce, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Spray a large pan or wok with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add tofu and cook, shaking the pan as needed, until browned on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Pour some water into a large, shallow plate. Place 1 spring roll wrapper in the water until soft, about 15 seconds, Remove to a work surface and place about 1 tablespoon tofu, 1 tablespoon cucumber, and 2 tablespoons broccoli slaw on the edge of the wrapper. Fold in the sides and wrap ingredients so it looks like an egg rolls. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  • Serve rolls with peanut sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 43.4 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

EASY VEGETARIAN SUMMER ROLLS



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Many summer rolls contain shrimp, chicken, or pork, but for people who enjoy meatless dishes, this one is filled with fresh herbs, scallions, frisee lettuce, carrots, red peppers, and daikon for a lovely vegetarian option.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 eight-and-a-half-inch rice-paper wrappers
1 medium head frisee lettuce
4 medium carrots, peeled, cut in matchsticks
1 daikon radish, peeled, cut in matchsticks
1 red bell pepper, seeds and membranes removed, cut in matchsticks
4 scallions, peeled, ends trimmed, washed, and cut in matchsticks
1 bunch fresh mint
1 bunch fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Dip a rice-paper wrapper into a bowl of warm water for 5 seconds; transfer to a clean work surface (the wrapper will still feel hard but will soften as it sits).
  • Lay a piece of frisee on bottom third of rice paper; top with some carrots, daikon, pepper, scallions, mint, and cilantro.
  • Roll, tucking in one end as you roll and leaving the opposite end open. Place roll on a plate; cover with a damp paper towel. Continue filling and rolling rice paper until all ingredients are used. Do not refrigerate. Serve within 30 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Soak the rice paper wrappers in warm water for a few seconds until they are pliable.
  • Fill the wrappers with a variety of vegetables, herbs, and proteins.
  • Roll the wrappers tightly so that the rolls stay together.
  • Serve the rolls with a dipping sauce of your choice.

Conclusion:

Summer rolls are a delicious and refreshing appetizer or light meal. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a variety of fillings to choose from, there is sure to be a summer roll that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful dish, give summer rolls a try!

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