These fresh, simple and quick vegan summer rolls are an amazing snack or a starter that will make your body and mind as colourful as the rolls.
I am such a sucker for quick and easy meals. Especially the ones you can take with you on the go but also that look pretty. These tasty, colourful, vegan summer rolls are so pretty that if you want to pair them with some summery skirt or top, it will fit perfectly. Okay, as you can tell I am obsessed with this recipe so much that I literally compared it to a fashion item. 😛
Another reason to make the summer rolls is their nutritious and versatile profile.
Read more about vegan nutrition in this post
Use any fruit or veggies you wish and just roll ’em in.
My vegan summer rolls are made of:
- vermicelli noodles
- baby spinach
- carrots
- red bell pepper
- red cabbage
- cucumber
- avocado
- pomegranate seeds
But feel free to add tofu, mango, peaches, nectarines or whatever you have on hand at the moment.
As always, I will pick out one ingredient and share nutrition facts with you.
You can find more about pomegranate nutrition facts in this post
Spinach
Spinach is a very nutritious leafy green food with so many goodies. From vitamin C, vitamin K to Iron, Folic acid, Manganese, Magnesium and Vitamins B2, B6 and B1.
Nutritional value (100g):
- Calories: 24 cal
- Protein: 2.9g
- Carbs: 1.3g
- Fat: 0.2
We all know the story about Popeye and his strength coming from eating spinach. Well, what a true story that is. Spinach restores energy, increases vitality, and improves the quality of blood. It’s due to high iron levels (twice as much as most other greens).
You are probably wondering how to incorporate spinach into your diet. It’s simple, use it in everything. From smoothies to curries, sauces, salads, wraps. The possibilities are endless. And also due to its mild taste and shrinking ability, it’s easy to disguise it using other food.
Vegan Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce
Course: AppetizersCuisine: VietnameseDifficulty: Beginner6
servings10
minutesIt’s completely up to your preference how many rolls you wish to make so I will share ingredients in general as you might want all six rolls with spinach or just one. 🙂
Ingredients
Rice paper wrappers (6 or more)
Vermicelli rice noodles
Baby spinach
Red bell pepper (julienned)
Carrots (julienned)
Avocado (sliced)
Red cabbage (jullined)
Cucumber (julliened)
Pomegranate seeds
- Peanut sauce
2 tbsp peanut sauce
1 tbsp soya sauce
1 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp agave syrup
3 tbsp water
1 mashed garlic clove
1 tsp mashed ginger (1cm ginger)
Directions
- To a medium pot add the noodles and cover them with boiling water. Let the noodles soak until they’re tender, about 5 minutes. Drain them and transfer to a bowl.
- Add warm water to a big round pot and slide 1 sheet of rice paper. Add enough water to cover the wrapper. Soak the paper for a couple of seconds until slightly softened but still firm enough. (about 10-15 sec) Once soften transfer to your working surface.
- Start assembling your roll. No matter the order. You can start with noodles, followed by spinach, cucumber, carrots, and avocado. Or start with carrots, add noodles, tofu, pomegranates and cabbage. Just make sure not to overstuff it.
- Gently fold the bottom side to the middle, then the sides and finally fold and tightly roll it to the top to stick everything together.
- Repeat the process for all the rolls.
- Peanut sauce*
- Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix well.
- Dip the rolls in the sauce and enjoy!
Notes
- *In case you have a nut allergy or simply don’t like the peanut sauce, feel free to dip the rolls in soya sauce.
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What veggies and fruit are you going to add to your summer rolls?
These look soooo good! I wouldn’t have thought to include pomegranate seeds… Must try asap! Thanks so much xx
Thank you Juju! It’s definitely worth trying, love that soury kick from pomegranates 🙂
These look incredible. I’ve never actually tried to make any type of spring roll/egg roll at home. Also, the idea of pomegranate seeds is brill!
Ohh, thank you Jess 🙂 this was my first attempt as well so 10/10 recommended! Super simple and easy 🙂
These look sooo yummy!
Thanks Anna 🙂
This looks like a perfect summer meal.
Thank you!
This crazy heat made me do it 😛 Thanks Barbs x
It looks absolutely delicious,I will definitely try them! Thank you for the idea!
My absolute pleasure, Monica! Let me know your thoughts 🙂
They look so good! I’ve never made them at home but I think I’m going to try. Thanks!
Thanks Shelley! Highly recommended 🙂
Yum!!! These look delicious… I’ve pinned for later. My kids are going to love them
Thank you Sharon! This makes me so happy 🙂
Those do look very good and tasty. I don’t do much vegan but it nice to do every once in a while.
I’m glad to hear you’re enjoying vegan meals occasionally. That’s amazing 🙂 Thanks Mike!
These look incredible!! Thanks for sharing!
I’m glad you like it Rachael! 🙂 Thank you
I bet they taste amazing, but they also look beautiful too! I can’t wait to try these! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Ohhh,Julianne! Thanks so much 🙂
This looks delicious! What a great idea!! Thanks for sharing!
These look SO good! I love summer rolls bit usually atick to the same old fillings. I’ve got to try some of these!
These look amazing!
I looove summer rolls and yours look amazing! Never tried spinch and pomegrante seeds in them (I usually use Mango) but definetly will try them this way soon.
Thank you for this amazing piece on vegan summer rolls; I love your writing style and feel every line of your writing.