Best 6 Vegetarian Summer Roll Recipes

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Summer rolls are a refreshing and delicious way to enjoy fresh vegetables, herbs, and rice noodles. Originating from Vietnamese cuisine, these rolls are typically made with rice paper wrappers, which are dipped in water to soften before being filled with a variety of ingredients. The possibilities for fillings are endless, but some popular options include shredded carrots, cucumber, lettuce, bean sprouts, tofu, and vermicelli noodles. Summer rolls are often served with a dipping sauce, such as a peanut sauce or a sweet and sour sauce. They are a healthy and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, a main course, or a snack.

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

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

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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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

VEGETABLE SUMMER ROLLS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield About 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 small seedless cucumber, peeled
1 medium carrot, peeled
1 small jicama, peeled
1 large green papaya, peeled, halved length-wise and seeded
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 ounce rice vermicelli noodles
6 (8 1/2-inch) dried rice spring roll wrappers
8 leaves Bibb lettuce, ribs removed, torn into small pieces
Peanut sauce, recipe follows

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar, sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  • Slice cucumber lengthwise into long 1/8-inch-thick strips. Cut each strip length-wise into 1/8-inch-wide pieces. Slice the carrot, the jicama and the papaya in the same way. Combine the cucumber, carrot, jicama and papaya in a large bowl. Toss with the vinegar mixture, lemon juice and cilantro.
  • Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add oil, noodles and remaining salt. Boil until noodles are tender, about 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Noodles should remain in a bowl of cool water until ready to use.
  • Before filling the rolls, transfer vegetable mixture to a colander to drain. Gently press out excess liquid. Drain the noodles and arrange on a baking sheet. Cover loosely with a damp towel.
  • Set up a large shallow bowl of very hot water. Slide a spring roll wrapper into the water. Wrapper will become pliable after about 45 seconds. Remove it from water and lay it flat on paper towel. Place lettuce on the bottom half of the wrapper. Arrange a 1/4 packed cup of vegetables over the lettuce. Spread out 1heaping tablespoon of noodles over the vegetables. Roll wrapper up, tucking in the ends as you go. Roll as tightly as possible.
  • Repeat with remaining wrappers. Trim off the ends of the rolls. Cut each roll in half and each half in half on a diagonal. Stand rolls on the flat end to serve. Serve with peanut sauce.

VEGETABLE-FILLED SUMMER ROLLS



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These summer rolls make a light and nutritious meal, appetizer, or snack. They pairs well with Thai peanut sauce, plum sauce, or sweet chili sauce.

Provided by Pascale Huntsinger

Time 50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

16 rice paper sheets
½ (16 ounce) package rice noodles
16 leaves lettuce
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1 cup shredded green cabbage
1 cup bean sprouts
1 cup pea sprouts
⅔ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 medium carrot, shredded
½ medium avocado, sliced
½ medium red bell pepper, sliced
½ medium green bell pepper, sliced
½ medium yellow bell pepper, sliced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Remove from the heat and add rice noodles. Let soak for 8 to 10 minutes, until noodles are soft but firm, stirring occasionally. Drain well.
  • Fill a bowl with hot water (not boiling). Submerge 1 sheet of rice paper into the water until soft, about 15 seconds. Place rice paper on a work surface and lay 1 piece of lettuce in the middle, starting at the bottom. Add some rice noodles, cabbage, sprouts, cilantro, carrot, avocado, and bell peppers. Pull up the bottom of the rice paper and roll up and over the vegetables. Fold in the sides of the sheet to seal. Repeat to make remaining rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 34.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 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 ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the summer rolls will taste. Look for vegetables that are crisp and colorful, and herbs that are fragrant and flavorful.
  • Soak the rice paper wrappers properly: The rice paper wrappers need to be soaked in warm water until they are pliable and easy to work with. If they are too dry, they will crack and tear. If they are too wet, they will be difficult to roll.
  • Use a variety of fillings: Summer rolls can be filled with a variety of vegetables, herbs, and proteins. Some popular fillings include shrimp, chicken, tofu, cucumber, carrot, bell pepper, and mango. Get creative and experiment with different flavor combinations.
  • Roll the summer rolls tightly: The summer rolls should be rolled tightly so that they hold their shape. If they are rolled too loosely, they will fall apart.
  • Serve the summer rolls with a dipping sauce: Summer rolls are traditionally served with a dipping sauce. Some popular dipping sauces include peanut sauce, hoisin sauce, and sweet and sour sauce.

Conclusion:

Summer rolls are a delicious, healthy, and refreshing meal that is perfect for summer. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little practice, you can make summer rolls that are as good as any restaurant. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy meal, give summer rolls a try. You won't be disappointed.

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