Gluten Free Vegetable Spring Rolls (Printable)
Light gluten-free spring rolls with julienned vegetables, avocado and herbs, paired with a tangy tamari dipping sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
02 - 1/2 cucumber, julienned
03 - 1 red bell pepper, julienned
04 - 1 cup red cabbage, thinly shredded
05 - 1 avocado, sliced
06 - 1 cup fresh mint leaves
07 - 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
→ Wrappers and Noodles
08 - 8 gluten-free rice paper wrappers
09 - 3.5 oz rice vermicelli noodles
10 - Warm water for soaking rice paper
→ Dipping Sauce
11 - 3 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce or tamari
12 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
13 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
14 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
15 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
16 - 1 clove garlic, minced
17 - 1 tablespoon chopped peanuts (optional, omit for nut-free)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Prepare the rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly and set aside to cool.
02 - Julienne the carrot, cucumber, and red bell pepper. Shred the red cabbage thinly. Slice the avocado. Arrange all vegetables and herbs on a platter for easy access during assembly.
03 - Fill a large shallow bowl with warm water. Submerge one rice paper wrapper at a time for 10 to 15 seconds until pliable but not mushy. Remove and lay flat on a clean, damp surface.
04 - Place a small portion of noodles, julienned vegetables, and fresh herbs along the lower third of the softened wrapper, keeping the filling compact. Layer avocado slices on top last to prevent smashing.
05 - Fold the left and right sides of the wrapper inward over the filling. Starting from the bottom edge, roll tightly upward like a burrito, tucking the filling firmly as you go. Repeat with remaining wrappers and fillings.
06 - In a small bowl, whisk together the gluten-free soy sauce or tamari, rice vinegar, maple syrup or honey, toasted sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and chopped peanuts if using. Mix until well combined.
07 - Arrange the spring rolls on a platter and serve immediately with the dipping sauce on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- No cooking required, so your kitchen stays cool and you feel like a genius.
- The colors alone will make everyone pull out their phones before they pick up a chopstick.
02 -
- If you soak the rice paper too long it will tear the moment you try to lift it, so ten to fifteen seconds is your sweet spot.
- Wet hands stick to the wrapper, so keep a dry towel nearby and handle the edges with slightly damp, not soaking, fingers.
03 -
- Lay a barely damp paper towel on your work surface before placing the wrapper so it does not stick and tear when you roll.
- The tighter you pack the filling the cleaner the roll looks when you slice it in half for a dramatic presentation.