Vegetarian Spring Roll Bowl
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The Freshest Dinner You’ll Make This Week. There are some meals that feel heavy…And then there are meals like this.
This Vegetarian Spring Roll Bowl is fresh, crunchy, bright, loaded with herbs, and somehow tastes like the kind of meal you’d pay way too much for at a trendy lunch spot.
But instead? You made it at home in under 30 minutes. I love that. And I love adding grilled chicken to this – bye bye dry chicken.
This bowl is packed with:
- gluten-free rice noodles
- crunchy vegetables
- fresh herbs
- and a sweet, savory, spicy sesame sauce that honestly deserves its own personality.
Light enough for lunch. Filling enough for dinner. And perfect for warmer weather when you want something fresh (and not takeout) but still satisfying.
Why This Recipe Works
- Vegetarian + gluten free
- Great for meal prep
- Fresh, crunchy texture
- Easy to customize
- Feels healthy without being boring
The Fresh Herb Trio (Don’t Skip This)
The herbs are what make this bowl. The combination of:
- cilantro
- basil
- mint
…completely changes the flavor. Fresh. Always fresh…just don’t skip.
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Shortcuts (Because We’re Busy)
I’m always looking for ways to make meals faster without sacrificing flavor.
And this recipe is built for shortcuts.
My favorite ones:
- Pre-shredded cabbage or “coleslaw mix”
- Pre-shredded carrots
- Pre-shredded purple cabbage
- Lunchbox peppers instead of full bell peppers
The lunchbox peppers are especially underrated. You get multiple colors, less waste, and they’re already the perfect size for slicing thin.
Make It Your Own
Want more protein?
Add:
- tofu
- edamame
- shrimp
- chicken
Want more heat? Add jalapeño or extra sriracha.
This bowl is flexible — which is exactly why it works so well for real life.
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Vegetarian Spring Roll Bowl
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 1x
- Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free
Description
This vegetarian spring roll bowl is fresh, crunchy, and packed with rice noodles, herbs, vegetables, and a flavorful sesame sauce. Gluten free and meal prep friendly.
Ingredients
- 1/2 package cooked rice noodles * see notes
- 1 heaping cup shredded cabbage
- 1/4-1/3 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 carrot, peeled or sliced thinly (or grated from the store, about 1/2 cup)
- 1 small bunch each basil, cilantro and mint, roughly chop
- 2 red lunchbox peppers, sliced thinly
- 6 inch piece of cucumber, sliced thinly
- optional: 1/2 jalapeno, sliced thinly
- 2 tablespoons liquid aminos or soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon (or more) sriracha or other hot sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon red pepper, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together in a mixing bowl. I like to add a smal amount of the cooked noodles and add more if needed.
- Toss with the Spring Roll Sauce (you may want to double this recipe)
Notes
To cook your rice noodles, make sure your water is rapidly boiling the entire time you are cooking the noodles and make sure you have a lot of water in your pot – you might even think it’s too much. Use tongs occasionally to break up the noodles so they don’t stick together. When they are just cooked through. Strain them and rinse with cold water immediately so the noodles stop cooking. I like to toss them with some sesame oil at this point until you are ready to use them.
If you are using this recipe for meal prep, store the sauce seperatly until the time you are eating it. It just keeps all the ingredients more fresh tasting.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Chinese, Japanese
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