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Vegetarian Quinoa Sushi

Published March 26, 2015
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Vegetarian Quinoa Sushi
Published March 26, 2015
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Roll up your sleeves and have some fun making your own sushi using 24 Carrot Life‘s recipe for vegetarian quinoa sushi! These adorable rolls make a splashy entrance as an appetizer showcasing strips of bright green cucumber, orange carrots and red cooked quinoa.

Vegetarian Quinoa Sushi

Ingredients

  • 4 sushi nori seaweed sheets
  • 1/2 medium cucumber
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 1 medium (250g) avocado
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa (certified gluten-free if necessary)
  • Low-sodium soy sauce (certified gluten-free if necessary; optional dipping sauce)
  • Sesame seeds (optional garnish)

Directions

Cut vegetables and avocado into long thin strips. For the carrots, I tried both a vegetable peeler and a cheese grater but I liked the cheese grater better.

Place one seaweed sheet on a kitchen towel and spoon quinoa onto the sheet, leaving about an inch on the edge farthest from you and patting down the quinoa with the back of the spoon as you go.

Place a few strips of the veggies and avocado on the edge closest to you on top of the quinoa.

Slowly roll the nori sheet with the vegetables inside, using the towel to help you squeeze the sushi as you roll so that it keeps its shape and rolls tightly.

When you reach the end of the sheet, dab some water onto the edge with your finger, finish rolling and squeeze the roll again.

Repeat to make five total rolls and then cut into roll pieces using a sharp or serrated knife.

Serve immediately with soy sauce and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 2 |  Serving Size: 1/2 of dish

Per serving: Calories: 282; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 325mg; Carbohydrate: 31g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 7g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 829mg; Iron: 13%; Vitamin A: 155%; Vitamin C: 23%; Calcium: 5%

The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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