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vegan sushi rolls

Vegan Sushi Rolls

These vegan sushi rolls are fresh, colorful, and easy to make at home. They’re filled with crisp vegetables, creamy avocado, and seasoned rice. They’re light, tasty, and perfect for lunch, dinner, or snacking.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course or Light Meal
Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Sushi Rice
  • 1 ½ cups sushi rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
For the Rolls
  • 4 –5 sheets nori
  • 1 ripe avocado sliced
  • 1 medium cucumber julienned
  • 1 large carrot julienned
  • 1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • Optional: mango slices baked tofu strips, roasted sweet potato, pickled radish
For Serving
  • Soy sauce or tamari
  • Wasabi
  • Pickled ginger

Method
 

  1. Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. Cook the rice in a rice cooker or on the stovetop using 2 cups of water.
  3. Warm the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small pot until the sugar dissolves.
  4. Transfer the cooked rice to a wide bowl and gently fold the vinegar mixture into it. Let it cool to lukewarm.
  5. Lay a bamboo sushi mat on your counter and cover it with a piece of plastic wrap.
  6. Place a nori sheet on the mat with the shiny side down.
  7. Wet your fingers and spread a thin, even layer of rice over the bottom two-thirds of the nori.
  8. Arrange the avocado, cucumber, carrot, and red cabbage in a line across the rice. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top.
  9. Lift the bottom edge of the mat and roll it forward, keeping it tight but gentle.
  10. Continue rolling until you reach the end of the nori. Press lightly to seal.
  11. Use a sharp knife dipped in water to slice the roll into 6–8 pieces.
  12. Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.

Notes

  • Cut your veggies thin so they sit neatly inside the roll and don’t poke through the nori.
  • If your rice feels too sticky, wet your hands again. It makes a big difference.
  • A very sharp knife is the key to clean slices.
  • If you want extra flavor, add a tiny drizzle of sriracha inside the roll.