Spring Roll Bowl (Fresh Healthy Noodle Bowl)
Craving fresh, healthy noodles? Try this Spring Roll Bowl! It’s crispy, fresh, and so much better than takeout. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping the noodles tender and the spring rolls crispy. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Creamy Tuscan Chicken Potato Soup for Cozy Weeknight Dinners and Moist Pistachio Pudding Bread That’s Guilt-Free and Delicious.
Why This Spring Roll Bowl (Fresh Healthy Noodle Bowl) Is Pure Comfort
- Crispy spring rolls that stay crispy
- Tender noodles that aren't soggy
- A zesty sauce that's better than takeout
- Easy to customize with your favorite veggies
What You'll Need for Spring Roll Bowl (Fresh Healthy Noodle Bowl)
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Spring roll wrappers
- Noodles
- Colored bell peppers
- Carrots
- Green onions
- Cilantro
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Soy sauce
- Rice vinegar
- Honey
- Sesame oil
- Sesame seeds
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Soy sauce
- Rice vinegar
- Honey
- Sesame oil
- Sesame seeds
- Optional: Chicken
- Optional: Tofu
- Optional: Bean sprouts
- Optional: Cucumber
- Optional: Mushrooms
- Optional: Egg
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Spring roll wrappers: Use the small, square wrappers for this recipe.
- Noodles: Any type of noodle will work, but rice noodles are traditional.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Wok — Ensures even cooking and prevents noodles from sticking. → See on Amazon
- Sharp knife — Makes prep work faster and safer. → See on Amazon
How to Make Spring Roll Bowl (Fresh Healthy Noodle Bowl)
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Set aside.
- Cook the noodles: Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
- Prepare the vegetables: Julienne the carrots and bell peppers. Thinly slice the green onions and cilantro. Mince the garlic and ginger. Set aside.
- Cook the spring rolls: Heat a small amount of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the spring roll wrappers and cook until crispy and golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Assemble the Spring Roll Bowl: In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles, cooked vegetables, crispy spring rolls, and prepared sauce. Toss to combine. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Spring Roll Bowl (Fresh Healthy Noodle Bowl)
- General tip: To keep the noodles from getting soggy, make sure to rinse them under cold water after cooking.
- Common mistake and fix: If your spring rolls are not crispy, try adding a little more oil to the skillet and cooking them a little longer. If they're still not crispy, it's likely that they're not fresh. Try using a different brand or type of wrapper.
- Time-saving tip: You can prepare the sauce and julienne the vegetables ahead of time to save time when assembling the bowl.
- Nutrition tip: To make this recipe even healthier, try using brown rice noodles instead of regular noodles.
Storing & Reheating Spring Roll Bowl (Fresh Healthy Noodle Bowl)
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: The sauce and julienned vegetables can be made ahead of time. Assemble the bowl just before serving.
Freezing Spring Roll Bowl (Fresh Healthy Noodle Bowl)
This dish does not freeze well due to the noodles and vegetables.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. The noodles may become soggy.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken or replace it with tofu or tempeh.
- Best substitution: If you can't find rice vinegar, you can substitute it with apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar.
- Make-ahead: The sauce and julienned vegetables can be made ahead of time. Assemble the bowl just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If your noodles are still soggy, try adding a little more sauce to the bowl before serving.
Want to level up this recipe?
Food processor — Makes quick work of julienning the vegetables and ensures even cuts. → Check price on Amazon
Spring Roll Bowl (Fresh Healthy Noodle Bowl)
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Spring roll wrappers
- Noodles
- Colored bell peppers
- Carrots
- Green onions
- Cilantro
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Soy sauce
- Rice vinegar
- Honey
- Sesame oil
- Sesame seeds
Seasonings
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Soy sauce
- Rice vinegar
- Honey
- Sesame oil
- Sesame seeds
Optional Toppings
- Chicken
- Tofu
- Bean sprouts
- Cucumber
- Mushrooms
- Egg
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Set aside.
- Cook the noodles: Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
- Prepare the vegetables: Julienne the carrots and bell peppers. Thinly slice the green onions and cilantro. Mince the garlic and ginger. Set aside.
- Cook the spring rolls: Heat a small amount of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the spring roll wrappers and cook until crispy and golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Assemble the Spring Roll Bowl: In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles, cooked vegetables, crispy spring rolls, and prepared sauce. Toss to combine. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken or replace it with tofu or tempeh.
- Best substitution: If you can't find rice vinegar, you can substitute it with apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar.
- Make-ahead: The sauce and julienned vegetables can be made ahead of time. Assemble the bowl just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If your noodles are still soggy, try adding a little more sauce to the bowl before serving.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: This dish does not freeze well due to the noodles and vegetables.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. The noodles may become soggy.
- Make ahead: The sauce and julienned vegetables can be made ahead of time. Assemble the bowl just before serving.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 15g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 65g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1800mg
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sat. Fat: 2g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Spring Roll Bowl (Fresh Healthy Noodle Bowl) FAQs
Yes, the sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
If your spring rolls are soggy, it's likely that they were not cooked long enough or that they were not fresh to begin with. Try using a different brand or type of wrapper and cooking them a little longer.
Yes, you can use frozen spring roll wrappers. Just make sure to thaw them completely before cooking.
Yes, this recipe is gluten-free as long as you use gluten-free noodles and soy sauce.
Yes, you can make this recipe in the air fryer. Cook the spring roll wrappers at 375°F (190°C) for 5-7 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Spring Roll Bowl (Fresh Healthy Noodle Bowl) and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
