These Avocado Spring Rolls are a delicious vegetarian version of classic Vietnamese Spring Rolls. Packed with creamy avocado, crunchy carrots and cucumbers, and flavorful herbs, these rolls are sure to be a hit! Serve them up for an easy appetizer or light lunch. The perfect accompaniment to this dish is a spicy and tangy spring roll sauce.
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❤️ Why this recipe works
- This vegetable spring roll recipe is a great way to enjoy a takeout favorite at home.
- It only takes minutes to prep the ingredients and assemble the rolls.
- It's a great way to get your veggies in!
🔪 Ingredients
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For the Spring Rolls
- rice paper sheets
- rice noodles
- cucumber
- carrot
- avocado
- cabbage - Nappa cabbage works well
- Thai basil leaves
- sesame seeds
Peanut Soy Dipping Sauce
- creamy peanut butter
- soy sauce
- lime
- ginger
- garlic
🍲 Equipment
- Knives
- Cutting Board
- Whisk
- mixing bowls
⭐ How to store, reheat, and freeze
- Leftover spring rolls should be stored in the fridge in an airtight container.
- Reheat - To reheat, wrap a few spring rolls in damp paper towels and place them on a plate. Microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute until warm.
- Freezing - I don't recommend freezing these spring rolls, as they become soggy and won’t have the same crunch.
💭 Expert Tips
- For more of a spring roll-friendly sauce, add 1-2 Tablespoons of water.
- You don’t have to be exact with what toppings you include-- do whatever you like.
- If needed, for the dipping sauce, add water to thin to your desired consistency.
- To keep this recipe Vegan, be sure to use Vegan soy sauce.
📋 Frequently Asked Questions
The secret to rolling is all about using the right amount of filling and making sure the wrapper isn't too wet. Take your time when wrapping, gently pressing the edges together before you roll it up tightly.
Yes! You can assemble the rolls ahead of time, then wrap them in parchment paper and store them in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
These tasty treats are delicious and should be served with our peanut soy dipping sauce, or even an easy sweet and sour sauce. They would also be great as part of a summery meal, along with some grilled vegetables or protein.
📖 Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways that you increase the flavor of this dish.
- Add a flavorful filling, such as cooked shrimp or pork if you want to add a little protein.
- Substitute the Thai basil for cilantro for an herbaceous note.
- Swap out the cucumber and carrot for bell peppers and jicama for a crunchy variation.
- If you want to add a little spice you can add some sriracha, red pepper flakes, or chili garlic sauce to the peanut soy dipping sauce.
🥗 Serving Suggestions
- I love to serve this spring roll recipe with a side of spring roll sauce and these delicious Air Fryer Asian Sticky Wings. You can't go wrong with this take-out meal at home.
- If you need a simple yet easy main course to make with these vegetable spring rolls then check out this Crockpot Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe. It's great for your family on busy weeknights when you would be tempted to pick up takeout.
- End this delicious deal of avocado spring rolls with these Churro Bites they are soft on the inside, crispy on the outside, and full of cinnamon flavor.
🍽 Similar recipes
- If you love making take-out at home to help stay on a budget as I do. Then you may also enjoy this Instant Pot Chow Mein recipe. It's an easy stir fry with noodles that comes together quickly in the pressure cooker.
- This Air Fryer Kung Pao Chicken is another great takeout dish that is full of flavor and easy to make at home. The sweet and spicy sauce takes this air fryer recipe over the top.
- If you ask me, you can't enjoy great take-out fake-out at home without making Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice alongside it.
🔪 Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
Fill a large bowl with warm water.
Dip a rice paper sheet into the warm water for 5-10 seconds, or until it starts to soften.
Transfer the rice paper to a cutting board and fill the paper with a small amount of rice noodles. The photo below shows the rice placement.
Add 3-4 sticks of cucumber, a slice of avocado, a small handful of cabbage, two or three Thai basil leaves, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds to the rice paper.
Fold the sides of the rice paper toward the middle, covering the filling. Then, fold the side closest to you over the filling and roll towards the top to completely enclose the filling-- just like you would a burrito.
Serve chilled or at room temperature with the peanut-soy dipping sauce.
How to make the spring roll dipping sauce
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all of the dipping sauce ingredients. If needed, add water to thin to your desired consistency (for more of a spring roll-friendly sauce, add 1-2 Tablespoons of water).
Store in the refrigerator in a covered airtight container until ready to use.
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Avocado Spring Rolls Recipe
Equipment Needed:
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- mixing bowls
Ingredients
For the Spring Rolls
- 8 rice paper sheets
- 2 ounces rice noodles cooked according to the package
- 1 large cucumber cut into matchsticks
- 1 medium carrot thinly shaven
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup Nappa cabbage, shredded
- ½ cup Thai basil leaves optional
- 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds
Peanut Soy Dipping Sauce
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 lime, juiced
- ½ teaspoon ginger, grated
- ½ teaspoon garlic, grated
Instructions
How to make Spring Rolls
- Fill a large bowl (big enough to fit the rice paper sheets) with warm water.
- Dip a rice paper sheet into the warm water for 5-10 seconds, or until it starts to soften.
- Carefully transfer the rice paper to a cutting board and fill with a small handful of rice noodles, a few sticks of cucumber, a slice of avocado, a small handful of cabbage, two thai basil leaves, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. You don’t have to be exact with what toppings you include-- do whatever you like.
- Fold the sides of the rice paper toward the middle, covering the filling. Then, fold the side closest to you over the filling and roll towards the top to completely enclose the filling-- just like you would a burrito.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature with the peanut-soy dipping sauce (recipe below).
Make the Peanut Dipping Sauce
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, ginger, and garlic. If needed, add water to thin to your desired consistency (for more of a spring roll friendly sauce, add 1-2 Tablespoons of water). Store in the fridge until ready to use.
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