Vegetable Spring Rolls

These crispy vegetable spring rolls are filled with a colorful medley of fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs, making them a delightful vegan treat. Perfect for lunch or as a snack, they are served with a tangy dipping sauce that enhances their flavor.

Vegetable Spring Rolls
30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Chinese
220 kcal

Ingredients

  • Rice paper wrappers - 8 sheets
  • Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
  • Cucumber - 1 small, julienned
  • Red bell pepper - 1 small, julienned
  • Green onion - 2 stalks, chopped
  • Cabbage (green or purple) - 100 grams, finely shredded
  • Fresh cilantro - 30 grams, chopped
  • Fresh mint - 15 grams, chopped
  • Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
  • Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
  • Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
  • Salt - to taste
  • Vegetable oil - for frying

Steps

  1. Prepare all vegetables by washing, peeling, and cutting them into thin strips or shredding where indicated.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper, green onion, cabbage, cilantro, mint, soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, and salt. Mix well to combine the flavors.
  3. Soak one rice paper wrapper in warm water for about 10-15 seconds until it becomes pliable, then lay it flat on a clean surface.
  4. Place a small amount of the vegetable mixture (about 2 tablespoons) in the center of the rice paper wrapper.
  5. Fold the bottom of the wrapper over the filling, then fold in the sides, and roll it up tightly to enclose the filling. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
  6. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the spring rolls (in batches if necessary) and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  7. Remove the spring rolls and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 220
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Carbs: 30 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 400 mg
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Total Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
  • Low in calories and cholesterol, making them a heart-healthy option.

Tags

ChineseVeganLunch