Nut-Free Vegetarian Sushi Rolls
Discover the ultimate recipe for Nut-Free Vegetarian Sushi Rolls, a fresh and flavorful twist on traditional sushi that’s perfect for allergy-friendly dining and plant-based eaters. Packed with vibrant vegetables like cucumber, carrot, avocado, and red bell pepper, this recipe combines stunning colors and satisfying textures. Homemade sushi rice, delicately seasoned with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, provides the perfect base for your veggie-filled rolls wrapped in nutrient-rich nori sheets. With just 25 minutes of prep time and easy-to-follow instructions, these rolls are ideal for a healthy lunch, light dinner, or an eye-catching party appetizer. Serve with soy sauce and pickled ginger for an added touch of authenticity. Ready to roll? Dive into this fun, hands-on recipe for fresh, nut-free sushi bliss!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2.5 cups water
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 6 sheets nori (seaweed) sheets
- 1 large, sliced into thin strips cucumber
- 1 large, julienned carrot
- 1 sliced avocado
- 1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce (optional, for serving)
- 2 tablespoons pickled ginger (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch.
In a medium-sized pot, combine the rinsed rice and water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
While the rice cooks, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until dissolved. Set aside.
Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large, shallow bowl. Gently fold in the vinegar mixture with a wooden spoon or rice paddle. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.
Prepare your vegetable fillings: slice the cucumber, carrot, avocado, and red bell pepper into thin strips or julienne them.
Place a bamboo sushi mat on a clean surface and lay one sheet of nori (shiny side down) on top.
Wet your hands with water to prevent sticking. Take a handful of the prepared sushi rice and gently spread it over the nori sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space at the top edge.
Arrange a few strips of cucumber, carrot, avocado, and red bell pepper horizontally across the rice, about 1 inch from the bottom edge.
Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the nori sheet over the fillings, pressing gently but firmly to create a tight roll. Seal the edge with a bit of water on the exposed nori sheet.
Repeat with the remaining nori, rice, and fillings until all ingredients are used.
Using a sharp knife, slice each roll into 6-8 pieces. Clean the knife with a damp cloth between cuts for neater slices.
Serve the sushi rolls with soy sauce and pickled ginger on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
862 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.8 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5350 mg | 233% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 174.8 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.6 g | ||
| Protein | 24.6 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 225 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1652 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
