If you haven’t been able to tell, I kind of have a thing for spring rolls. For instance:

Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Crispy Tofu

Rainbow Spring Rolls

Banh Mi Spring Rolls

Are you really surprised that I now have a quinoa version? I didn’t think so.

Origins of Fresh Spring Rolls

Fresh spring rolls (also known as gỏi cuốn or summer rolls) are a common Vietnamese dish, but the concept is believed to have originated in China. It’s thought that they may be a modification from Chinese egg rolls, but with Vietnamese flavors.

They are typically made with fresh vegetables, herbs, and protein that are wrapped in rehydrated rice paper and served with a dipping sauce.

Quinoa Spring Rolls

These 30-minute spring rolls start with the protein-rich super grain quinoa.

Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, nutty flavor, light texture – any of this ringing a bell?

I believe I’ve only just tapped into the potential of quinoa (in burgers, curries, wraps, salads), and I can’t wait to share this new application with you.

While your quinoa is cooking away, prep your vegetables and herbs. I went with cucumber, red pepper, carrots, cilantro, and mint. But it’s so versatile that you can use whatever you have on hand. I think asparagus, avocado, radish, and even orange would be lovely additions.

All that’s left to do is roll it all together and then prepare your cashew dipping sauce!

This sauce is seriously flavorful, super dreamy and perfect for these rolls. Plus, it’s peanut-free yet mocks the flavor of peanut sauce. It’s straight-up taste bud trickery, I tell you.



I think you guys are going to LOVE these rolls! They’re:

Light

Fresh

Super healthy

Crisp

Creamy + sweet from the cashew sauce

Filling

Fast

& Seriously delicious

I think these spring rolls would make the perfect picnic, beach day or day trip food because they’re super portable. They would also make a great quick weeknight meal when you’re craving something light, fresh and vegetable-heavy.

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