Vegan Summer Rolls Recipe | Fresh & Full of Veggies

Recipe Note

This vegan summer rolls recipe is delicious, fresh, and looks impressive – surprise your loved ones with homemade summer rolls! They’re sure to love them!

Summer Roll Sauce

Summer rolls are incomplete without a great sauce – and peanut sauce is a favorite for many! A creamy, Asian-inspired peanut sauce takes the flavor to another level, making your vegan summer rolls irresistibly good. That’s why our recipe includes a peanut sauce that’s quick, easy, and requires just a few ingredients. The key: a smooth, flavorful peanut butter.

Dip your summer rolls into the sauce or even drizzle a bit inside before rolling for an extra creamy experience.

Here are some more tasty dip ideas – mix and match for your own dipping platter:

• Sesame: Tahini, lime juice, soy sauce, water
• Spicy Pineapple: chopped pineapple, cilantro, lime juice, chili
• Hoisin: hoisin sauce, garlic, lime juice
• Spicy Mango: blended mango, lime juice, chili, soy sauce
• Ginger: soy sauce, ginger, garlic oil, rice vinegar

Whichever dip you choose, they all pair perfectly with our vegan summer rolls recipe.

Perfect for Groups | The Best Summer Roll Ingredients

The great thing about summer rolls is how customizable they are! You can fill, dip, and serve them however you like:

• Our summer rolls recipe is vegan – featuring tofu or just veggies. You can also make them vegetarian or add an animal protein option for others if you wish.
• Dips: Peanut sauce is a classic, but you can also make sesame dips, garlic sauces, or vegan yogurt dips. Get creative!
• For people with celiac disease: Both rice paper and glass noodles are typically gluten-free – just check the packaging for cross-contamination info.
• No complicated ingredients: Aside from rice paper (which is essential), you can adapt all other ingredients easily. Our substitution table below provides plenty of alternatives, like using lemon juice instead of rice vinegar.

Tip: Summer rolls are perfect for a social dinner – everyone can build their own rolls at the table. It’s fun, interactive, and ideal for kids or mixed groups with different preferences. Keep this vegan summer rolls recipe handy – people will definitely ask for it! ;)

What Goes in Summer Rolls?

If you’re making summer rolls for the first time, you might wonder what to fill them with. Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered with plenty of ideas! Feel free to get creative beyond our basic vegan summer rolls recipe.

Filling Ideas:

• Veggies & Fruit: crunchy veggies like carrot, cucumber, bell pepper, radish, kohlrabi, spring onion; fresh fruits like mango, pineapple, or pomegranate; herbs like mint, arugula, cilantro, Thai basil; extras like avocado or sprouts
• Protein: (smoked) tofu, seitan, lentils, chickpeas, or tempeh
• Crunch: chopped peanuts or sesame seeds
• Other: rice noodles, kimchi, hummus

Pro tip: Season your protein well! A good curry sauce or peanut marinade, a quick fry in the pan, or pre-smoked tofu can add tons of flavor.

How to Make Summer Rolls | Step-by-Step Guide

Even though Vetain’s vegan summer rolls recipe is simple, the tricky part can be folding the rolls neatly without tearing the rice paper. Here’s how to get it right:

1. Preparation is key! You’ll need a shallow dish with warm water and a non-stick surface like a damp wooden board or kitchen towel for folding.
2. Soak a rice paper sheet for about 5 seconds – too short and it’ll be stiff, too long and it’ll tear. You’ll get the hang of it quickly!
3. Lay the soft rice paper flat on your work surface.
4. Place your veggies and fillings just below the center in a small stack (don’t spread them out too much).
5. Be careful not to overfill – the paper can tear. (Don’t worry, it happens to everyone!)
6. Fold the left and right sides over the filling.
7. Fold the bottom edge up over the filling.
8. Roll it up tightly from the bottom until sealed.

Tips:

• If the rice paper is sticky, you soaked it too long.
• If it cracks while rolling, soak it a little longer.
• Cover finished rolls with a damp kitchen towel to keep them fresh until serving.

That’s how your vegan summer rolls turn out perfectly every time!

Substitution Table

Sometimes you’re missing an ingredient or want to swap something – no problem! Here’s a substitution table to make this vegan summer rolls recipe flexible and easy:

• Smoked tofu → other tofu types (marinated or pan-fried), seitan, or seasoned legumes
• Rice noodles → other noodles or omit
• Vegetables → use any veggies you like
• Peanut butter → almond butter or hazelnut butter
• Soy sauce → salted water
• Lime juice → lemon juice
• Garlic → omit
• Rice vinegar → lime or lemon juice
• Ginger → omit
• Chili → omit or use cayenne pepper

Our summer rolls are vegan, but of course, you can use non-vegan ingredients if you wish!

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