Gluten-Free Vegetable Spring Rolls (Printable)
Crisp gluten-free spring rolls packed with colorful veggies and fresh herbs; served with a zesty soy-lime dipping sauce.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables & Herbs
01 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
02 - 1/2 cucumber, julienned
03 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
05 - 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
06 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
07 - 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
→ Wrappers & Noodles
08 - 8 gluten-free rice paper wrappers
09 - 1 cup cooked vermicelli rice noodles (optional)
10 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
→ Dipping Sauce
11 - 3 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce or tamari
12 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
14 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
15 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
16 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
17 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced
18 - 1 tablespoon water
# How-to Steps:
01 - Julienne the carrot and cucumber, thinly slice the red bell pepper, and shred the red cabbage. Pick the mint, cilantro, and basil leaves from their stems. If using vermicelli noodles, cook them according to the package directions, drain, and set aside to cool.
02 - Fill a large shallow dish with warm water. Submerge one rice paper wrapper for 10 to 15 seconds until pliable but not overly soft. Lay it flat on a damp kitchen towel.
03 - Place a small portion of vermicelli noodles (if using) along with a selection of julienned vegetables and fresh herbs in the center of the wrapper, leaving about 1 inch of space at the edges.
04 - Fold the bottom edge of the wrapper up and over the filling. Fold in both sides snugly, then continue rolling upward tightly to seal, forming a neat cylinder similar to a burrito.
05 - Continue softening and filling the remaining 7 rice paper wrappers with the vegetables, herbs, and noodles until all rolls are assembled.
06 - In a small bowl, whisk together the gluten-free soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, maple syrup or honey, toasted sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and water until thoroughly combined.
07 - Arrange the spring rolls on a platter, sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired, and serve immediately alongside the dipping sauce.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- No cooking required, which means your kitchen stays cool and you stay happy.
- The colors stacked inside each roll look like a tiny edible garden that impresses everyone at the table.
- Every single ingredient is adaptable, so you can raid your crisper drawer and still end up with something gorgeous.
02 -
- Rice paper tears easily if you soak it too long, so pull it out while it still has a tiny bit of stiffness because it continues softening on the towel.
- Do not stack finished rolls directly on top of each other or they will fuse together into one sad, unsalvageable lump.
03 -
- Wet your fingertips before handling the rice paper so it does not cling to your skin and tear in the wrong places.
- A dab of cold water on the final edge helps seal the roll if it refuses to stick on its own.