Description
These Easy Vegan Avocado Sushi Rolls are fresh, simple, and packed with flavor! Made with creamy avocado, crisp vegetables, and seasoned rice, this vegan sushi recipe is a perfect homemade option for sushi lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sushi rice (short grain)
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 sheet nori (seaweed)
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cucumber, julienned
- 1 small carrot, julienned
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
- Soy sauce or tamari for dipping
- Pickled ginger (optional, for serving)
- Wasabi (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the Sushi Rice:
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a saucepan, combine the rice and 1 1/4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes. - Season the Rice:
In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Pour the mixture over the cooked rice and stir gently to combine. Let the rice cool to room temperature. - Prepare the Fillings:
While the rice is cooling, slice the avocado into thin strips, julienne the cucumber, and julienne the carrot. - Assemble the Sushi Rolls:
Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat, shiny side down. Spread a thin layer of cooled sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top. - Add the Fillings:
Arrange a few slices of avocado, cucumber, and carrot in a line along the center of the rice. - Roll the Sushi:
Carefully lift the edge of the sushi mat closest to you and roll it tightly over the fillings. Press gently to seal the edge of the roll with the exposed nori. - Slice and Serve:
Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 6-8 pieces. Sprinkle with sesame seeds (optional). Serve with soy sauce or tamari, pickled ginger, and wasabi if desired.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife to slice the rolls for clean edges.
- You can substitute the cucumber and carrot with other vegetables like bell pepper or daikon radish.
- If you prefer a sweet twist, you can add a drizzle of agave or maple syrup over the rolls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (6-8 pieces)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 g