Name: Flavorful Vegan Quinoa Sushi Rolls Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 4 rolls
Cuisine: Japanese, World

Flavorful Vegan Quinoa Sushi Rolls Recipe

November 9th, 2015 By: Riwa Saied

Gluten free has never tasted better with this vegan sushi recipe! This dish is 100% vegetarian and it will leave your sushi craving extremely satisfied. Here, we use tricolored quinoa (instead of rice) for the quinoa sushi, but please feel free to use the classic white quinoa if that is what you have available. You will need a sushi rolling mat to make this dish. Perfect for anyone looking for a healthy and delicious vegan sushi option!

If you like quinoa and another tasty dish, try our quinoa salad.

Check out some tricolored quinoa here.

Ingredients

Spicy Sushi Sauce
Mayonnaise - 1/2 cup
Chili Paste - 1 teaspoon or more
Wasabi - 1/2 teaspoon
Sesame Oil - 2 drops
Quinoa
Quinoa (tricolored or white), Uncooked - 1 cup
White Sugar - 2 teaspoons
Salt - 1 teaspoon
Rice Vinegar - 3 tablespoons
Sushi
Nori Sheets - 4
Avocado, Large, Ripe - 1
Shredded Carrots - 1 cup
Lime - 1
Green Onions, Thinly Chopped - 1 cup

Steps

Step 1
Make Your Spicy Vegan Sushi Sauce

To start your vegan sushi recipe. Simply mix all ingredients of the Spicy Sushi Sauce in a medium sized bowl, blending well, and then set aside in the fridge.
Step 2
Prepare Quinoa

Cook your quinoa according to package directions in water only. Once the quinoa is cooked, allow to cool to room temperature.
Step 3
In a small sauce pan, combine rice vinegar, salt, and sugar and bring to boil and then simmer for 2 minutes. Add to the cooked quinoa and blend well. Set aside and allow to cool for about 5-10 minutes. Meanwhile, peel and thinly slice your avocado, discarding the seed.
Step 4
Make Your Vegan Sushi Rolls

Wrap your sushi mat in plastic wrap or a fitted plastic bag. Place the sushi mat on a clean cutting board or surface.
Step 5
Place the first nori sheet on your wrapped sushi mat, making sure the rolling mat rolls towards you (not from the sides).
Step 6
Take 1/4 of the quinoa and spread it evenly all over the nori sheet, leaving about an inch on all sides of the nori.
Step 7
Next, spread some of the spicy vegan sushi sauce on the side of the nori that is facing you, directly on the quinoa. Add shredded carrots on top of the sauce. Now, lay avocado pieces on top of the carrots. Squeeze some lime juice on top of the avocado. If you wish, you can put more spicy sushi sauce on top of the avocado. Cover the avocado with chopped onions.
Step 8
Roll And Finish to Finish your Vegan Sushi Recipe

Carefully roll the side of the nori that is facing you (the one with all the veggies) away from you, ensuring all the veggies stay in tact with the first roll. Use the mat to continue rolling all the way to the opposite end. Cut the roll with a sharp knife in the center. Cut the halves in half again. You may cut again, according to your preference. Serve with extra wasabi, soy sauce, and sushi ginger. Enjoy your vegan sushi!

Flavorful Vegan Quinoa Sushi Rolls Recipe