Description
These Vegetable Sushi Rolls with Avocado and Mango are a delicious, vibrant, and fresh twist on traditional sushi. Filled with creamy avocado, sweet mango, and crisp vegetables, these vegan sushi rolls are both healthy and flavorful. Perfect for a light lunch, snack, or party appetizer, this easy recipe requires no cooking and is a fun way to enjoy plant-based ingredients. A beautiful fusion of textures and colors, these sushi rolls are gluten-free, vegan, and ideal for sushi lovers looking for a refreshing alternative.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sushi rice (short-grain or medium-grain)
- 1 1/4 cups water (for cooking rice)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or sugar
- 4 nori sheets (seaweed)
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and sliced into thin strips
- 1 medium cucumber, julienned
- 1 small carrot, julienned
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
- Soy sauce or tamari (for dipping)
- Pickled ginger (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the sushi rice: Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a pot, combine the rinsed rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes.
- Season the rice: In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar and maple syrup (or sugar). Stir this mixture into the cooked rice, then let the rice cool to room temperature.
- Prepare the fillings: Slice the avocado and mango into thin strips. Julienne the cucumber and carrot into long, thin strips. Set aside all the vegetables and fruit.
- Assemble the sushi rolls: Lay a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat, shiny side down. With wet fingers, spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving about 1 inch at the top edge.
- Add the fillings: Arrange the avocado, mango, cucumber, carrot, and cilantro (if using) in a line along the center of the rice.
- Roll the sushi: Carefully lift the sushi mat and roll the nori over the filling, applying gentle pressure. Use the exposed edge of the nori to seal the roll.
- Cut the sushi: With a sharp knife, slice the roll into bite-sized pieces.
- Serve: Arrange the sushi rolls on a platter and serve with soy sauce or tamari, and pickled ginger if desired.
