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Vegetable Egg Rolls are filled with colorful, crunchy flavorful veggies and fried till golden crispy brown. These are a homemade take on a classic take out favorite. Super easy and so delectable you’ll never buy them again!

Always an irresistible finger food, they’re perfect for all occasions. Pair these with Easy Fried Rice and Chicken Chow Mein for delicious copycat versions of your favorite take out dishes.

Vegetable Egg Rolls, crispy colorful crunchy veggies fried to perfection.

Easy Vegetable Egg Rolls

These are so satisfying with their crunchy savory insides and crispy golden outsides. It’s truly an explosion of texture and flavor. Everyone loves finger food and these vegetable egg rolls are certainly a favorite. Take them to a party, make them for a special dinner or just because, they will be the hit of the party.

The best part of this recipe is how simple and easy it is. Who knew right?! It’s even simple to roll them so don’t stress it. I’ve got pictures to show you exactly how. Once you make these, you’ll do it again and again.

Egg Rolls Ingredients

Fresh tasty vegetables fill these delish bites size egg rolls. The combination of sweet and savory is irresistible!

  • Oil for Frying: Peanut or Canola oil are great for frying
  • Purple Cabbage: Adds color and crunch
  • Green Cabbage: Classic cabbage used in egg rolls
  • Mushrooms: Adds richness and umami flavor
  • Red Bell Pepper: Love the vibrant red and taste in these.
  • Green Pepper: Sturdy pepper for frying
  • Carrots: Shred your own or buy pre packed shredded carrots.
  • Soy Sauce: Use regular or low sodium soy sauce.
  • Sesame Oil: Savory and extremely flavorful
  • Egg Roll Wraps: Find in the refrigerated section of your produce area.

Making Egg Rolls

Super simple and quick vegetable egg rolls come together easily. Combined the vegetable filling and enjoy a fun main dish or appetizer!

  1. Mix: In a medium sized bowl add the cabbages  mushrooms, bell peppers, carrots, soy sauce, and sesame oil and mix to fully coated.
  2. Fill: Lay the egg roll wrappers on a clan surface. Spoon the mixture in to the middle. Fold like a burrito and seal the edges with a little bit of water.
  3. Fry: In a medium sized skillet heat 1/2 inch of oil to 350 degrees. Place the egg rolls seal side down first and fry 2-3 minutes. Flip and fry on other side till golden and crispy brown. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with a paper towel. Serve with dipping sauce of choice.

Making crispy crunchy colorful veggie egg rolls.

Tips and Variations for Veggie Egg Rolls

One of the things I love about this recipe is how versatile it is. Mix it up and make it your own combination of egg rolls. You can’t go wrong with these vegetable egg rolls.

  • Veggies: You can mix and match the vegetables to your liking. Use a Coleslaw premix, or Broccoli slaw, edamame  and or green onions,  go ahead experiment!
  • Heat: Add fresh garlic and ginger for a nice kick
  • Sauté: If it’s too crunchy for you, sauté your veggies first to soften them to your liking.
  • Chop: Cut your veggies to the same size and keep bite sized for easier eating.
  • More: If you sauté your vegetables first, you can add mung bean sprouts, or noodles to add more texture.
  • Cover: After you open the egg roll wrappers, cover them with a damp paper towel to keep them moist. They dry out fast.
  • Serve: Pick your favorite sauce to go with these, from simple soy sauce to sweet Thai chili sauce.

Vegetable Egg Rolls, crispy colorful crunchy veggies fried to perfection.

Bake and Storing Egg Rolls

  • Baking: Frying is best but if you’d like to bake these place in a single layer on a  lightly greased baking sheet. Lightly brush the outsides with vegetable oil.  Cook in a preheated oven at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes, flipping once half way through. They will be golden but not a deep brown and probably not as crispy but still oh so good!
  • Storing: These are truly best eaten fresh from the fryer, once they’ve cooled of course. But if you do have left overs let them cool completely and store with layers of paper towel in between to absorb any moisture. Vegetable Egg rolls will keep about 2-3 days in the fridge. When ready to reheat,  place in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes at 350 degrees. They’ll be tasty, just not as crispy.

Vegetable Egg Rolls, crispy colorful crunchy veggies fried to perfection.

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Vegetable Egg Rolls

5 from 2 votes
By: Alyssa Rivers
Vegetable Egg rolls are filled with colorful, crunchy flavorful veggies and fried till golden crispy brown. These are a homemade take on a classic take out favorite. Super easy and so delectable you'll never buy them again! 
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients 

  • vegetable oil for frying, about 1-2 cups
  • 2 cups shredded purple cabbage about a quarter of a head
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage about a quarter of a head
  • 4 ounces sliced mushrooms about 1 cup
  • 1 cup sliced red bell pepper about 1 medium pepper
  • 1 cup sliced green bell pepper about 1 medium pepper
  • 1 cup shredded carrots abut 3 medium carrots
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 12-16 egg roll wraps
  • water for sealing the wrappers

Instructions 

  • Fill a 10 or 12-inch skillet with about ½ an inch of vegetable oil and heat over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Add 2 cups shredded purple cabbage, 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 4 ounces sliced mushrooms, 1 cup sliced red bell pepper, 1 cup sliced green bell pepper, 1 cup shredded carrots, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil together in a large bowl until all the vegetables are evenly coated.
  • Lay 12-16 egg roll wraps in batches on a clean surface. Spoon ¼-⅓ cup of the vegetable mixture onto the middle of each wrapper. Start by folding up the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the sides. Dip your fingers in a small bowl ofwater and brush them along the top edge of the wrapper (it should look like an open envelope), then roll the egg roll up snugly from the bottom, pressing along the top egg to seal it to the wrapper once it's all rolled up.
  • Working in batches of 3-4 rolls at a time, fry them for 2-3 minutes, rotating the rolls as they cook until golden and crispy brown on all sides. Remove the rolls from the oil with a slotted spoon or tongs and lay them on a paper towel-lined plate or tray. Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 422mgPotassium: 244mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3015IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Asian, Asian American
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About Alyssa Rivers

Alyssa Rivers is the author of 'The Tried and True Cookbook', a professional food photographer and experienced recipe-developer. Having a passion for cooking, her tried and true recipes have been featured on Good Morning America, Today Food, Buzzfeed and more.

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