Sushi Sensations: The Ultimate Vegetarian Delight!

My family has never really warmed to traditional sushi, so we created our own western spin. Truthfully the vegetables are fairly interchangeable, just go with what you like. Also it’s easy to add nori (seaweed) if you enjoy it.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 sushi rolls

Ingredients

  • 1 ½cupsuncooked short-grain white rice

  • 1 ½cupswater

  • cupred wine vinegar

  • 2teaspoonswhite sugar

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • ½avocado – peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced

  • 1teaspoonlemon juice

  • ¼cupsesame seeds, or as needed

  • ½cucumber – peeled, seeded, and cut into matchsticks

  • ½green bell pepper, seeded and cut into matchsticks

  • ½zucchini, cut into matchsticks

Cooking Directions

  1. Place rice and water in a saucepan over high heat, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to very low. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer rice until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove rice from heat and allow to stand covered for 10 minutes.

  2. Mix red wine vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl until sugar has dissolved. Fluff rice with a fork and transfer into a large bowl; pour vinegar mixture into the rice and stir to coat rice. Spread rice out onto a large piece of parchment paper and fan the rice until cool. Cover rice with damp paper towels.

  3. Sprinkle avocado slices with lemon juice in a bowl.

  4. Spread a thin layer of sesame seeds onto a sushi mat. Pick up about half a cup of cooled rice and place onto sushi mat in an even layer. Place 1/4 of the cucumber, avocado slices, bell pepper, and zucchini in a line down the middle of the rice.

  5. Pick up the edge of the sushi mat, fold the bottom edge of the sheet up, enclosing the filling, and tightly roll the sushi into a thick cylinder. Once the sushi is rolled, wrap it in the mat and gently squeeze to compact it tightly. Repeat with remaining ingredients to made 4 rolls. Place rolls on a serving plate, slice into 6 or 8 pieces per roll, and cover with damp paper towels until serving time.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories385
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
9g
11%
Saturated Fat
1g
7%
Sodium
590mg
26%
Total Carbohydrate
70g
25%
Dietary Fiber
5g
19%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
8g
Vitamin C
19mg
93%
Calcium
106mg
8%
Iron
5mg
27%
Potassium
361mg
8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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