Not that there aren’t other ways to eat your veggies raw…I mean, hello Sun-Dried Tomato & Arugula Lentil Salad that I think tastes like pizza! But this is definitely an epic way to eat them. 😉
I should probably call these summer rolls, actually. These Vegan Spring Rolls came to existance in an attempt to cool off after a hot day in the sun! Cody and I had gone over to his grandmother’s house to swim (because it’s been like a billion years since my pale body has seen the sun), and it seems that every kid in town was there. Ok, really it was all of our adorable nieces and nephews, but trust me…LOTS of children. And I wouldn’t have had it any other way!
Let’s just say I think I got my cardio workout that day after hours of swim races and playing in the pool. So much fun! 🙂
Yeah, so after all of THAT happened, all I wanted was something cold, light, and refreshing. Thankfully, I had just made a super random purchase (as I typically do every time I go to the grocery store) and bought these Rice Paper Wrappers! Because, idk, maybe one day I’ll make spring rolls.
And so I did.
Crunchy, fresh, clean, raw Vegan Spring Rolls elegantly balanced by a Spicy Turmeric Coconut Sauce……so much YES! Are you ready for it?
YAAAAS…….
Did I mention NO COOKING REQUIRED? Just slicing and putting together! Here’s the recipe:
Vegan Spring Rolls w/ Spicy Turmeric Coconut Sauce
Ingredients
Rolls:
- 8 rice paper wrappers
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 medium avocado
- 1/2 cup red cabbage
- 1 medium zucchini
- 3 mini sweet peppers
- 2 whole carrots
- 1/4 cup chickpeas
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 medium lemon (juice)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
Instructions
- Cut the zucchini, sweet peppers, and carrots into matchsticks. Slice the avocado and cabbage into thin strips.
- Create the rolls by dipping the rice paper wrappers (one at a time) in water for about 15 seconds, then patting dry. Lay the spinach flat on the paper.
- Add the vegetables horizontally. Fold the bottom of the paper away from you, then fold in the sides. Roll the paper from the bottom (closest to you) away from you.
- To create the sauce, simply mix the sauce ingredients together! Refrigerate if necessary.
- Enjoy!
Ksenia @ immigrantstable.com says:
I love spring rolls, and these look especially virtuous but full of flavor!
Jessica Stroup says:
Beautiful and refreshing! I love this recipe!!!
Jess says:
These rolls are just gorgeous! I love all of the fresh raw vegetables used here too!
Jeanette says:
These rolls look so fresh and delicious. I love healthy summer rolls like this.
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks, Jeanette! They were delicious!
Amy Jones says:
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about going vegan, and this recipe totally caught my heart! I will bookmark this somewhere so I can make this as soon as I can 🙂
Christine McMichael replied:
Hi, Amy! That’s so awesome! Perfect, enjoy the recipe! 🙂
Jolina - The Unlikely Baker says:
This looks so delicious! I happen to love raw veggies (me! the irony haha!) and that sauce looks divine. I could swim in that. Yum. We will definitely make this. Will let you know how it goes 🙂
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks, Jolina! Haha that’s so funny. That sauce is epic, girl! I hope you enjoy the recipe! 🙂
Danielle says:
OMGut those rolls sound absolutely delicious. I’m usually not a fan cuz sometimes they just aren’t filling at all but the way you made them and that SAUUUUUUUCE sound they are more than worth a try!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks, Danielle! Yes, the sauce! So good. Thank you!
Katie Carrico says:
These seem like the perfect summer food!! Thanks for the recipe
Christine McMichael replied:
They really are, Katie! Thank you! 🙂
soniya Saluja says:
I am in love with this yummy rolls !! <3
Christine McMichael replied:
I’m so glad, Soniya! They are delicious 🙂
[email protected] A Dash of Cinnamon says:
I love how jam packed of veggies these are. I’ve never made spring rolls myself before but I think I’ll have to try it out
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you! They are so delicious and easy to make!
Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says:
Spring rolls are one of my favorite things on earth. So fresh and light. I love that you added chickpeas for some protein. Yum!
Christine McMichael replied:
Me too, SO good! Yes, I always need protein. Thanks, Karen! 🙂