Spring rolls are a delightful dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or a light meal. Filled with fresh seasonal vegetables, they offer a burst of flavors and textures that perfectly capture the essence of spring. Let’s explore three unique recipes for making spring rolls using a variety of seasonal vegetables, allowing you to enjoy the vibrant colors and flavors of the season in every bite.
Crispy Baked Spring Rolls with Rainbow Slaw
spring rolls
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 12 spring roll wrappers
- Two cups shredded cabbage
- One large carrot julienned
- one bell pepper thinly sliced (any color)
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- two tablespoons rice vinegar
- one tablespoon soy sauce
- one teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it with cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, julienned carrot, sliced bell pepper, sliced cucumber, and chopped cilantro.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
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Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss until well combined.
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Place a spring roll wrapper on a clean work surface. Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the vegetable filling onto the bottom third of the wrapper.
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Fold the bottom of the wrapper over the filling, then fold in the sides and roll tightly to seal. Place the rolled spring roll on the prepared baking sheet.
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Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
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Lightly spray the tops of the spring rolls with cooking spray.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
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Serve the crispy baked spring rolls with your favorite dipping sauce, and enjoy!
Fresh Mango and Avocado Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce
Mango and avaocado rolls
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 12 spring roll wrappers
- one ripe mango thinly sliced
- one ripe avocado thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
- Sweet chili dipping sauce for serving
Instructions
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Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Dip one spring roll wrapper into the water for a few seconds until softened.
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Place the softened wrapper on a clean work surface.
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Arrange a few slices of mango and avocado in the center of the wrapper.
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Top with shredded lettuce, fresh mint leaves, cilantro, and chopped peanuts.
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Fold the bottom of the wrapper over the filling, then fold in the sides and roll tightly to seal.
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Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
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Serve the fresh mango and avocado spring rolls with sweet chili dipping sauce on the side for a delightful combination of flavors.
Spicy Kimchi Spring Rolls with Sesame Ginger Dipping Sauce
Spring rolls
Prep Time 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 12 spring roll wrappers
- 1 cup kimchi drained and chopped
- 1 cup cooked vermicelli noodles
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup sliced scallions
- one tablespoon sriracha sauce adjust to taste
- one tablespoon soy sauce
- one teaspoon sesame oil
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine the chopped kimchi, cooked vermicelli noodles, shredded carrots, sliced scallions, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix well to combine.
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Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Dip one spring roll wrapper into the water for a few seconds until softened.
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Place the softened wrapper on a clean work surface.
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Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the kimchi mixture onto the bottom third of the wrapper.
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Fold the bottom of the wrapper over the filling, then fold in the sides and roll tightly to seal.
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Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
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Serve the spicy kimchi spring rolls garnished with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro, along with a sesame ginger dipping sauce for an extra burst of flavor.
These three unique recipes offer creative ways to enjoy spring rolls with seasonal vegetables. There’s a spring roll recipe here to suit every taste preference. Experiment with different combinations of vegetables and dipping sauces to create your own custom spring roll creations and savor the fresh flavors of the season.
