Vegan Sushi

This Vegan Sushi is a colorful and nutritious dish featuring seasoned sushi rice, fresh vegetables, and creamy avocado, all wrapped in nori. A perfect blend of flavors and textures, it offers a delightful dining experience that's simple to make at home.

Ingredients

• Sushi rice - 150 grams
• Water - 200 ml
• Rice vinegar - 30 ml
• Sugar - 5 grams
• Salt - 3 grams
• Nori sheets - 2 sheets
• Avocado - 1 medium, sliced
• Cucumber - 1 medium, julienned
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Red bell pepper - 1/2, julienned
• Sesame seeds - 10 grams
• Soy sauce - 30 ml (for dipping)
• Pickled ginger - for serving
• Wasabi - for serving

Steps

1. Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain.
2. In a pot, combine the rinsed sushi rice and 200 ml of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
3. Once cooked, remove from heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 10 minutes.
4. In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Add this mixture to the rice and gently fold it in using a spatula to avoid mashing the rice.
5. Allow the seasoned rice to cool to room temperature.
6. Place a bamboo sushi mat on a flat surface and lay one sheet of nori, shiny side down, on the mat.
7. Moisten your hands with water to prevent sticking, then grab a handful of sushi rice and spread it evenly over the nori, leaving about 2 cm at the top edge.
8. Arrange the sliced avocado, cucumber, carrot, and red bell pepper in a line across the center of the rice.
9. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the vegetables for added flavor.
10. Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the sushi away from you, applying gentle pressure to form a tight roll. Seal the edge of the nori with a little water.
11. Repeat the process with the second sheet of nori and the remaining ingredients.
12. Using a sharp knife, slice each roll into 6 pieces and serve with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi.

Nutrition

• Calories: 360
• Protein: 7 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber from vegetables, promoting digestive health.
• Packed with healthy fats from avocado, supporting heart health.

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