Nut-Free Black Sesame Seed Sushi Roll

Discover a delightful twist on homemade sushi with these Nut-Free Black Sesame Seed Sushi Rolls—a perfect option for allergy-conscious eaters! This recipe combines fluffy, seasoned sushi rice with crisp cucumber, sweet carrot, and creamy avocado, all wrapped in nori and topped with a sprinkle of nutty black sesame seeds. The result is a colorful, flavorful roll that's as nutritious as it is visually stunning. Simple to prepare with basic pantry ingredients, these rolls are ideal for a light lunch, appetizer, or elegant party snack. With no nuts in sight, they're safe for a variety of diets, while optional sides like soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi elevate the dining experience. Roll your way to sushi perfection in under an hour and impress your guests with every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Sushi rice
• 1.25 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1.5 tablespoons Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 4 sheets Nori sheets
• 0.5 Cucumber
• 1 Carrot
• 1 Avocado
• 4 tablespoons Black sesame seeds
• 0 optional, for serving Soy sauce
• 0 optional, for serving Pickled ginger
• 0 optional, for serving Wasabi

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well and transfer it to a saucepan.

Step 2

Add 1.25 cups of water to the saucepan with the rice. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed.

Step 3

While the rice is cooking, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until dissolved.

Step 4

Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and gently fold in the vinegar mixture while the rice is still hot. Let it cool to room temperature.

Step 5

Peel the cucumber, slice it lengthwise, and remove the seeds. Cut into thin, long strips.

Step 6

Peel the carrot and cut into thin, long strips.

Step 7

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice it lengthwise.

Step 8

Lay a bamboo sushi mat on a flat surface and place a piece of plastic wrap over it to prevent sticking.

Step 9

Place a nori sheet, shiny side down, on the plastic-covered bamboo mat.

Step 10

With dampened fingers, evenly spread about 1/4 of the rice onto the nori sheet, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.

Step 11

Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of black sesame seeds over the rice.

Step 12

Arrange a few strips of cucumber, carrot, and avocado horizontally across the rice, about 1 inch from the bottom edge of the nori.

Step 13

Starting from the bottom edge, use the bamboo mat to tightly roll the sushi away from you, applying gentle pressure to keep the roll firm.

Step 14

Once rolled, wet a sharp knife and slice the roll into 6-8 pieces. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

Step 15

Serve the sushi rolls with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi on the side, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(884.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	874.4

Total Fat 41.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1591.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 116.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.8g	0%
Total Sugars 24.3g
Protein 18.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 473.4mg	0%
Iron 8.6mg	0%
Potassium 1327.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.7%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 51.0%