Gluten-Free Fresh Avocado Mango Tofu Spring Rolls
Fresh and vibrant Vietnamese-style spring rolls packed with creamy avocado, sweet mango, protein-rich tofu, and tender rice noodles wrapped in translucent rice paper. The combination of textures from silky avocado, juicy mango, and soft tofu creates a satisfying yet light meal perfect for lunch, appetizers, or healthy snacking. These rolls shine with their colorful presentation and are complemented by a tangy-sweet tamari dipping sauce that balances umami richness with bright citrus notes. Ideal for warm weather dining, meal prep, or when you want something nutritious without cooking.
Ingredients
- 3 oz vermicelli rice noodles or soba noodles, cookedrice paper sheets only1:1gluten-freelow-carb
omit noodles for lighter version
- 1 ea avocado, pitted, peeled, and sliced
- ¾ cup mango, thinly sliced
- ½ ea carrot, shredded
- ½ cup cilantro leaves
- 8 oz tofu, drained and sliced
- 8 ea rice paper sheets
- 3 tbsp tamari
- 2 tbsp lime or lemon juice
- 2 t rice vinegar
- 2 t brown sugar
Instructions
- 1
Whisk together tamari, lime juice, rice vinegar, and brown sugar until well combined for dipping sauce and set aside
- 2
Place warm water in large bowl
- 3
Dip rice paper sheet in water for 3 to 5 seconds until softened
- 4
Lay softened rice paper on clean towel to remove excess water
- 5
Place rice paper on dry surface and layer noodles, avocado, mango, carrots, cilantro, and tofu on bottom third
- 6
Fold up bottom edge to cover filling, then fold in sides and roll tightly
- 7
Continue with remaining ingredients and cover finished rolls with moist paper towel
- 8
Serve with dipping sauce
Tips
Keep rice papers moist under damp towel while working to prevent cracking and tearing during assembly
Don't oversoak rice papers as they continue softening after removal from water and become too fragile
Place filling ingredients toward bottom third only to ensure tight rolling without bursting the wrapper
Good to Know
refrigerate covered for up to 2 days, separate from sauce
assemble 4 hours ahead, keep covered with damp towel
room temperature with dipping sauce on side
Common Mistakes
don't oversoak rice papers to avoid tearing during assembly
keep finished rolls covered with damp towel to prevent drying out
Substitutions
Gluten-Free Swaps
omit noodles for lighter version
General Alternatives
FAQ
Can I make these rolls ahead of time?
Yes, assemble up to 4 hours ahead and keep covered with damp paper towel in refrigerator. The rice paper may become slightly chewy but stays fresh.
What if my rice papers keep tearing?
You're likely soaking them too long. Dip for only 3-5 seconds in warm water, they continue softening after removal from water.
How long do leftover spring rolls keep?
Store covered in refrigerator for up to 2 days. Keep dipping sauce separate. Rice papers will firm up but remain edible.