The Vegan Zucchini Cottage Cheese Spring Rolls are tasty and delicious. This snack contains 2 grams of fiber and 90 calories per serving. Takes 25 minutes to prepare them. We made these rolls with zucchini, vegan cottage cheese, shredded carrots, onions, garlic powder, low-sodium soy sauce, olive oil spray, and fresh herbs. Pair this snack with garlic udon noodles, mushroom soup, sesame rice, peanut-free soba noodles, ginger carrot soup, or asian cucumber salad. Store these Vegan Zucchini Cottage Cheese Spring Rolls for two days in the refrigerator.
STATS:
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Course: Snack
- Serving Size: 4 rolls
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Serving: 4
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Diet: Vegan
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: Asian
EQUIPMENT:
- Air fryer
- Vegetable peeler
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
- Measuring spoons
- Kitchen towel
- Tongs
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 medium sliced zucchini
- 1 cup vegan cottage cheese
- Half cup shredded carrots
- 2 chopped green onions
- Half tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Olive oil spray
- 2 tbsp chopped herbs
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ZUCCHINI:
- It makes the outside of the spring rolls and replaces traditional spring-roll wrappers. Zucchini makes the recipe light and vegan as well. Utilize yellow squash as another idea.
VEGAN COTTAGE CHEESE:
- This cheese holds the carrots and onions together. It provides a soft and rich texture to the rolls. You may use mashed firm tofu as an alternative.
OLIVE OIL SPRAY:
- It makes the zucchini brown while frying and keeps them from getting dry. Include avocado oil instead.
HERBS:
- They make the rolls taste fresh and colorful. Herbs include parsley, cilantro, basil, or mint. You may use dried herbs as a substitute.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, dry the washed zucchini properly, then slice it lengthwise using a peeler.
- Slice the zucchini evenly, then dry it well on the kitchen towel.
- Mix vegan cottage cheese, carrots, green onions, soy sauce, garlic powder, and fresh herbs in the mixing bowl.
- Adjust the taste of the filling and put one ribbon flat on the clean surface.
- Put one spoonful of filling near one end and roll the zucchini around it.
- Now put the roll seam-side down and repeat the steps with remaining filling and zucchini.
- Warm the air-fryer for 3 minutes at 375°F and spray the rolls with olive oil.
- Put the single layer of rolls in the air fryer and air fry for ten minutes.
- Lastly, cool the rolls for two minutes, then garnish with herbs and serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SALADS:
- Asian Cucumber Salad
- Carrot Cabbage Slaw
- Sesame Green Salad
- Avocado Cucumber Salad
RICE DISHES:
- Vegetable Fried Rice
- Garlic Rice
- Sesame Rice
- Brown Rice
NOODLE DISHES:
- Sesame Noodles
- Garlic Udon Noodles
- Vegetable Rice Noodles
- Peanut-Free Soba Noodles
SOUPS:
- Miso Vegetable Soup
- Ginger Carrot Soup
- Mushroom Soup
- Vegetable Broth Soup
TIPS:
- Dry the zucchini properly so the rolls do not become watery.
- Cut the zucchini into thin ribbons so they bend easily without breaking.
- Serve the rolls right after frying to get the best texture and taste.
- Do not fill the rolls too much so they become easy to shape and cook.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Store these rolls for two days in the container.
FREEZER:
- Freezing these rolls is not recommended.
FAQs:
Can I include regular cottage cheese in this recipe?
- Yes, you may add regular cottage cheese, but the rolls will not be vegan.
Is baking these rolls good instead of air frying?
- Yes, you may bake them for 15 minutes at 400°F, as per your choice.
How can I make this dish oil-free?
- You may skip the oil spray to make the oil-free version of this recipe.
Can I make this recipe earlier?
- Yes, you may prepare the filling and slice the zucchini several hours in advance.
What makes the rolls watery?
- Zucchini containing extra water or including too much filling makes the rolls watery.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 85 kcal
Net Carbs: 5 g
Iron: 1 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 7 g
Vitamin A: 2,700 IU
Fiber: 2 g
Calcium: 60 mg
Protein: 5 g
Sodium: 250 mg
Potassium: 350 mg
