Vegan Mango Avocado Spring Rolls (Print version)

Light, colorful rolls with mango, avocado, and fresh herbs paired with tangy sweet chili dipping sauce.

# What You Need:

→ Spring Rolls

01 - 8 rice paper wrappers, 8.7 inches diameter
02 - 1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and sliced into thin strips
03 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced
04 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
05 - 1 small cucumber, julienned
06 - 1 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
07 - 1 cup purple cabbage, shredded
08 - 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves
09 - 0.5 cup fresh cilantro leaves
10 - 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves

→ Sweet Chili Sauce

11 - 0.33 cup sweet chili sauce, store-bought or homemade
12 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
13 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari
14 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, optional

# How to Make:

01 - Peel and pit mango, then slice into thin strips. Peel and pit avocado, then slice. Julienne carrot and cucumber. Thinly slice red bell pepper and shred purple cabbage. Arrange all prepared vegetables, mango, avocado, and fresh herbs on a platter for efficient assembly.
02 - Fill a large shallow dish with warm water. Submerge one rice paper wrapper for 10-15 seconds until pliable. Do not over-soak as wrappers continue to soften.
03 - Lay softened wrapper on a clean, damp kitchen towel or cutting board to prevent sticking.
04 - Arrange small portions of mango, avocado, carrot, cucumber, bell pepper, cabbage, and several leaves each of mint, cilantro, and basil in the lower third of the wrapper.
05 - Fold the bottom of wrapper over filling. Tuck in both sides, then roll tightly upward to form a secure spring roll cylinder.
06 - Repeat the softening, filling, and rolling process with remaining rice paper wrappers and filling ingredients.
07 - In a small bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, lime juice, and soy sauce or tamari. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
08 - Serve spring rolls immediately with sweet chili dipping sauce while wrappers remain tender and fresh.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • They come together in under 30 minutes with zero cooking involved, making them perfect for when you want something impressive without the stress.
  • The combination of creamy avocado and sweet mango creates this unexpected balance that keeps you reaching for another one.
  • They're naturally vegan and can easily be gluten-free, so you're not compromising on flavor or texture for dietary choices.
02 -
  • The water for soaking rice paper needs to be warm but not hot, or you'll cook the wrapper before you even touch it; lukewarm is your sweet spot.
  • Don't overstuff these rolls no matter how tempted you are; a modest amount of filling is what keeps the wrapper intact and makes each bite balanced.
03 -
  • If you need to make these ahead, wrap the finished rolls in damp paper towels and seal them in plastic wrap; they'll keep for up to 24 hours and actually stay remarkably crisp.
  • Keep your hands slightly damp while rolling to prevent the rice paper from sticking to your skin and to help everything seal properly.
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