Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Spring Rolls

Fresh, vibrant, and packed with nutrients, these Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Spring Rolls are the perfect guilt-free snack or light meal. Made with colorful julienned vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, and red bell peppers, creamy avocado, and refreshing herbs like cilantro and mint, these spring rolls bring a burst of flavor in every bite. Wrapped in delicate rice paper and paired with a simple low-sodium soy sauce and lime juice dipping sauce, this recipe is both easy to prepare and kind to your heart. Plus, the addition of vermicelli rice noodles offers a satisfying texture, making it a balanced, plant-based option that’s great for entertaining or a quick weeknight dish. Ready in just 30 minutes, these fresh spring rolls are a must-try for anyone seeking wholesome, vegetarian recipes that don’t compromise on taste.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 pieces Rice paper wrappers
• 1 large, julienned Carrot
• 1 medium, julienned Cucumber
• 1 medium, julienned Red bell pepper
• 1 small, sliced thin Avocado
• 1 cup Fresh spinach leaves
• 1 cup Cooked and chilled vermicelli rice noodles
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
• 0.5 cup Fresh mint leaves
• 0.25 cup Low-sodium soy sauce or tamari (for dipping)
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice (for dipping)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare all the vegetables by washing them thoroughly. Julienne the carrot, cucumber, and red bell pepper, and slice the avocado thinly.

Step 2

Cook the vermicelli rice noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, rinse them with cold water and set them aside to cool.

Step 3

Organize all the prepared ingredients, including the spinach leaves, cilantro, mint, and cooked noodles, on a large tray or cutting board for assembly.

Step 4

Fill a large shallow dish (like a pie pan) with warm water. Submerge one rice paper wrapper in the water for 10-15 seconds until it softens and becomes pliable. Remove carefully and lay it flat on a clean, damp surface such as a cutting board or damp kitchen towel.

Step 5

Layer a small portion of spinach, cooked noodles, carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper, a slice or two of avocado, and a few leaves of cilantro and mint towards the center of the rice paper.

Step 6

To roll, fold the bottom of the rice paper over the filling. Then fold in the sides, ensuring the filling stays snug, and roll tightly away from you like a burrito. Repeat with the remaining rice paper wrappers and fillings.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce or tamari and lime juice to create a simple and light dipping sauce.

Step 8

Serve the spring rolls immediately with the dipping sauce on the side. If not serving right away, cover them with a damp paper towel and plastic wrap to prevent drying out.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1020.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	824.6

Total Fat 6.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2128.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 177.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.0g	0%
Total Sugars 17.0g
Protein 24.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 548.1mg	0%
Iron 16.3mg	0%
Potassium 2165.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 6.4%

Protein: 11.4%

Carbs: 82.3%