Avocado Egg Rolls

Avocado egg rolls are oil-free and vegan. Crunchy egg rolls don't need to be fried to be delicious. Try these bite-sized wonders. You will love the creamy avocado filling. Like the Cheesecake Factory, this avocado egg roll recipe is vegan but oil-free!

I recently ate the avocado egg rolls at the Cheesecake Factory with my girlfriends. Of course, they were fried but fabulous. So, I made my vegan avocado egg roll recipe, mimicking the unique Cheesecake Factory ingredients. 

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• What Kind of Egg Roll Wrappers are Vegan? 
• Avocado Egg Roll Ingredients
• Avocado Egg Roll Ingredient Substitutions
• How to the Avocado Egg Roll Recipe
• How to Fill and Roll Avocado Egg Rolls
• Other Filling Suggestions
• How to Freeze Pre-Cooked or Cooked Egg Rolls
• Baking
• Air Frying
• Recipe FAQs
• Tips
• More Healthy, Delicious Vegan Recipes
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As with most recipes eaten at a restaurant, I dissected my egg roll to discover very few ingredients. Yet, combining flavors is the key to fabulous vegan avocado egg rolls.

Not only are avocado egg rolls a great appetizer, but from time to time, my family enjoys them as an entree.

Although most egg roll wrappers contain eggs, there are egg-free wrappers you can purchase at the grocery store or Asian Market.

One of my favorite tofu brands, Nasoya, recently changed its egg roll wrapper recipe, making it vegan and oil-free. 

What Kind of Egg Roll Wrappers are Vegan? 

Nasoya egg roll wrappers, for instance, do not contain eggs, dairy, or oil. As a result, they are also low in fat and calories, with only 60 calories per wrap. 

Additionally, Naoya egg roll wrappers are easy to use, freeze, and keep well in the refrigerator for a few months.

Nasoya Egg Roll Ingredients:

• Enriched Wheat Flour
• Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)
• Riboflavin (Vitamin B 2)
• Water
• Salt
• Wheat Gluten
• Vinegar
• Corn Starch 

Avocado Egg Roll Ingredients

The egg roll filling contains 4 simple ingredients to make the BEST egg rolls.

• Avocado: Avocado is one of the most nutrient-dense foods available. Ounce for ounce, it is among the richest in fiber, folate, potassium, vitamin E, and magnesium. Not only are avocados full of nutrients with far-reaching health benefits, but they're also tasty and can be added to almost any dish.
• Sun-Dried Tomatoes: I buy dehydrated sun-dried tomatoes. These sun-dried tomatoes are oil-free and not packed in oil.
• Red Onion: Red onion, although sharp in flavor, works perfectly with the richness of the sun-dried tomatoes and the creaminess of teh avocados.
• Cilantro: Cilantro gives the egg rolls an earthy flavor.

Avocado Egg Roll Ingredient Substitutions

• For an avocado substitute, try artichokes instead.
• Roasted red peppers can be substituted for sun-dried tomatoes.
• Choose white or yellow onion as a substitute for red onion.
• Does cilantro taste like soap to you? Try basil instead.

How to the Avocado Egg Roll Recipe

• Because the sun-dried tomatoes are tough, boil 2 cups of water in a microwave; add ½ cup of sun-dried tomatoes.
• Set aside so that they can rehydrate (10 minutes).
• Drain the water and chop the sun-dried tomatoes before adding them to the avocado mixture.
• Mash 3 avocados in a medium-size bowl.
• Add diced onions and cilantro to the avocado mixture and mash with a fork.

How to Fill and Roll Avocado Egg Rolls

• First, lay the wrapper flat and spoon some of the avocado fillings in the wrapper's center. 

• Next,  fold like an envelope, bringing the corner over the filling and bringing each side in.

• Fold the sides in on each side.

• Roll toward the top, keeping the avocado filling inside the wrapper. 

• Once all your fillings are rolled inside the wrappers, bake them in the oven or the air fryer.  

Although the vegan avocado egg rolls can be eaten whole, I cut them in half for double the dipping. Then, you dip and eat.

Other Filling Suggestions

To add variety to the egg rolls, consider different options or replace the avocado egg roll filling.  

• Vegetable Egg Rolls contain carrots, cabbage, onions, and teriyaki sauce.
• Southwest Egg Rolls are filled with beans, tomatoes, and onions.
• Kimchi adds a spiciness to any egg roll recipe.
• Sautéed mushrooms and onions add a savory component.
• Sauerkraut and tomatoes add acidity and sweetness.

This simple recipe is a party pleaser and a great side dish for any Asian-themed meal. With less than half the calories of a typical egg roll, you can enjoy vegan egg rolls without oil or frying. 

How to Freeze Pre-Cooked or Cooked Egg Rolls

Whenever I plan to make avocado egg rolls for a party or holiday, I make them in advance and freeze them. 

• Place egg rolls on a small baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper a couple of inches apart.
• Cover tightly with plastic wrap, ensuring the pan is sealed to not allow air in. 
• Freeze for 1-2 hours, and then transfer egg rolls to a plastic freezer bag.

Baking

• Preheat the oven up to 350 degrees for best results, and arrange your frozen egg rolls on top of a wire rack placed on a baking sheet.
• The rack ensures the heat reaches the rolls on all sides for the crispest exterior possible.
• Bake for 25 minutes, turning each egg roll over halfway through.

Air Frying

• Place in the air fryer at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes, then turn and place back in the air fryer for another 8 to 10 minutes.
• Check that you've achieved your desired texture, and if you still need to, continue to air fry until you get the crispiness you want. 

Recipe FAQs

Tips

• Keep a moist paper towel over the wrappers when working with egg roll wrappers to prevent them from drying out.
• I suggest freezing leftover wrappers, since there are so many wrappers in a package.
• Or, plan to make many egg rolls to use all the wrappers and freeze the uncooked ones for future use.
• Please don't overfill the wrappers; the ingredients will spill out on the sides.

Try this vegan avocado egg roll recipe for a great appetizer or snack!

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