Gluten Free Vegetable Spring Rolls (Print Version)
Crisp rice-paper rolls packed with colorful julienned vegetables, herbs and avocado; served with a tangy tamari dip.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
02 - ½ 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 Make It:
01 - Prepare the rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions. Drain well and set aside to cool.
02 - Julienne the carrot, cucumber, and bell pepper. Shred the red cabbage thinly. Slice the avocado. Arrange all vegetables and herbs on a platter for easy assembly.
03 - Fill a large shallow bowl with warm water. Submerge one rice paper wrapper at a time for 10–15 seconds until pliable but not mushy.
04 - Place the softened wrapper on a clean, damp surface. Layer a small handful of noodles, julienned vegetables, and fresh herbs along the lower third of the wrapper, keeping the filling compact. Add avocado slices last.
05 - Fold the sides of the wrapper inward over the filling, then tightly roll from the bottom upward, tucking the filling as you go, similar to folding a burrito. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
06 - In a small bowl, whisk together the gluten-free soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, toasted sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and chopped peanuts if using.
07 - Arrange the spring rolls on a platter and serve immediately alongside the dipping sauce.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- No cooking required, which means your kitchen stays cool and you stay relaxed even when guests are arriving in twenty minutes.
- The colors alone make you look like a genius, and the tangy ginger dipping sauce disappears so fast you will want to double it.
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- If the water is too hot the rice paper dissolves into a sticky mess, so use warm water that is comfortable to touch.
- Do not overfill the rolls because they will tear at the seams and unravel when you pick them up.
03 -
- Cover the finished rolls with a damp towel immediately to prevent the exposed edges from drying out and turning leathery.
- A tiny smear of avocado spread directly on the wrapper before filling acts like edible glue and helps keep everything sealed tight.