Vegetable Sushi

This vibrant Vegetable Sushi is a delightful and healthy American lunch option, featuring a variety of fresh vegetables wrapped in seasoned rice and nori. It's not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients, making it a perfect choice for a light meal.

Ingredients

• Sushi rice - 1 cup
• Water - 1 1/4 cups
• Rice vinegar - 2 tablespoons
• Sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Nori sheets - 4 sheets
• Cucumber - 1 medium, julienned
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Avocado - 1 ripe, sliced
• Red bell pepper - 1/2, julienned
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce - for dipping

Steps

1. Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain and combine the rice with 1 1/4 cups of water in a medium saucepan.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for another 10 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Once the rice has rested, transfer it to a large bowl and gently fold in the vinegar mixture. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.
4. Prepare your vegetables by julienning the cucumber, carrot, and red bell pepper, and slicing the avocado.
5. Place a bamboo sushi mat on a clean surface and lay down one nori sheet, shiny side down. With wet hands, spread about 1/4 of the sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving a 2 cm border at the top.
6. Arrange a few pieces of each vegetable along the bottom edge of the rice-covered nori.
7. Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the sushi away from you, pressing gently but firmly to form a tight roll. Seal the edge with a little water.
8. Repeat the process with the remaining nori sheets and filling ingredients.
9. Once all the rolls are made, slice each roll into 6-8 pieces using a sharp knife dipped in water to prevent sticking.
10. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the sushi and serve with soy sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 57 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.
• Low in cholesterol and saturated fat, making it heart-healthy.

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