Vegetarian Fresh Lumpia

Discover the vibrant flavors of **Vegetarian Fresh Lumpia**, a Filipino-inspired delight that’s as wholesome as it is delicious. This lighter take on spring rolls features tender stir-fried vegetables like carrots, cabbage, and green beans tossed with golden tofu and wrapped in delicate lumpia wrappers lined with crisp romaine lettuce. The savory-sweet garlic sauce, thickened to perfection and topped with crushed peanuts, elevates each bite with a burst of umami and crunch. Perfect for a healthy appetizer or light lunch, this recipe combines simple, fresh ingredients with traditional cooking techniques to create a dish that’s both visually stunning and bursting with flavor. Ready in under an hour, it's a must-try for fans of plant-based cuisine and Asian-inspired recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 pieces Lumpia wrappers
• 200 grams Firm tofu
• 2 medium Carrots
• 200 grams Cabbage
• 100 grams Green beans
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 small Onion
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Cooking oil
• 1 tablespoon Peanut or vegetable oil
• 50 grams Peanuts, crushed
• 8 pieces Romaine lettuce leaves
• 1 cup Water
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (for sauce)
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water (for cornstarch slurry)

Directions

Step 1

Press the tofu to remove excess liquid. Cut into small cubes.

Step 2

Peel and julienne the carrots, thinly slice the cabbage, and cut the green beans into 1-inch pieces.

Step 3

Mince the garlic and finely chop the onion.

Step 4

Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the tofu and fry until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Step 5

In the same pan, add garlic and onions, sauté until fragrant and onions are translucent.

Step 6

Add carrots, cabbage, and green beans. Stir-fry vegetables until just tender.

Step 7

Return the tofu to the pan, add soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 8

To prepare the sauce, mix 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons brown sugar in a small pot. Heat on medium until it simmers.

Step 9

In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water to make a slurry. Slowly add this to the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until thickened. Simmer for 2 more minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 10

To assemble the lumpia, take a piece of lumpia wrapper, place a lettuce leaf on it, then add 2-3 tablespoons of the vegetable and tofu filling.

Step 11

Roll tightly like a burrito. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.

Step 12

Serve with the freshly made garlic sauce, topped with crushed peanuts.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1324.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1263.8

Total Fat 79.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4721.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 108.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.0g	0%
Total Sugars 44.6g
Protein 51.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 622.9mg	0%
Iron 10.3mg	0%
Potassium 2382.5mg	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: 52.6%

Protein: 15.1%

Carbs: 32.2%