Gluten Free Vegetable Spring Rolls (Print)

Fresh gluten-free spring rolls filled with julienned veggies, herbs and rice noodles, served with a tangy soy-ginger dip.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables & Herbs

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 & Noodles

08 - 8 gluten-free rice paper wrappers
09 - 3.5 oz (about 100 g) 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 the package instructions. Drain thoroughly 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 access during assembly.
03 - Fill a large shallow bowl with warm water. Submerge one rice paper wrapper at a time for 10 to 15 seconds until pliable but not mushy.
04 - Place the softened wrapper on a clean, damp surface. Layer a small portion of noodles, julienned vegetables, herbs, and avocado slices along the lower third of the wrapper, keeping the filling compact.
05 - Fold the left and right sides of the wrapper inward over the filling, then tightly roll from the bottom upward, tucking the filling as you go. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and fillings.
06 - In a small bowl, whisk together the gluten-free soy sauce or tamari, rice vinegar, maple syrup or honey, toasted sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and chopped peanuts if using.
07 - Serve the spring rolls immediately alongside the dipping sauce.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No cooking required, which means your kitchen stays cool and you stay happy.
  • The colors are so vibrant that people always think you spent far more effort than you actually did.
  • Everything can be prepped ahead, making this a lifesaver when friends drop by unexpectedly.
  • The dipping sauce balances sweet, salty, tangy, and slightly spicy in a way that becomes genuinely addictive.
02 -
  • Rice paper tears if your water is too hot, so stick with warm and dip quickly rather than lingering.
  • Do not overfill the rolls or they will burst open no matter how carefully you fold them.
  • Avocado browns fast, so slice it last and add it last to keep everything looking fresh.
  • These rolls do not keep well overnight because the wrappers dry out and toughen in the refrigerator.
03 -
  • Wet your hands slightly before handling the softened rice paper so it does not stick to your fingers and tear.
  • Roll on a surface that is barely damp, not soaking wet, because too much water makes the wrapper slide around and refuse to seal.

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