Vegan Black Sesame Seed Sushi Roll

Elevate your sushi night with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Vegan Black Sesame Seed Sushi Roll! This recipe is a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds, featuring perfectly seasoned sushi rice, delicately sprinkled with nutty black sesame seeds, and filled with fresh slices of creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and sweet carrot. Rolled into tender nori sheets, these plant-based sushi rolls are an elegant yet approachable dish, perfect for impressing guests or indulging in a wholesome homemade meal. With easy-to-follow steps and a balance of textures and flavors, this vegan sushi recipe is great for beginners and seasoned sushi lovers alike. Serve it alongside soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger for a classic Japanese dining experience that’s entirely vegan.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

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 tablespoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 2 tablespoons Black sesame seeds
• 4 pieces Nori sheets
• 1 medium Avocado
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Carrot
• 0 for serving Soy sauce
• 0 for serving Wasabi
• 0 for serving Pickled ginger

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until water runs clear, then drain well.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the sushi rice and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the rice stand, covered, for 10 minutes.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved.

Step 6

Transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl and gently fold in the vinegar mixture using a rice paddle or wooden spoon. Cool completely.

Step 7

While the rice is cooling, slice the avocado, cucumber, and carrot into thin, long strips for filling the sushi rolls.

Step 8

On a cutting board, lay a bamboo sushi mat and place a sheet of nori on top, shiny side down.

Step 9

Moisten your fingers with water to prevent sticking. Spread about 1/4 of the sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving a 1/2 inch border at the top edge.

Step 10

Sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon of black sesame seeds evenly over the rice.

Step 11

Arrange a few slices of avocado, cucumber, and carrot across the middle of the rice.

Step 12

Hold the edge of the bamboo mat nearest to you, and begin rolling the mat. Tightly roll the sushi away from you to enclose the filling, letting the roll firm as you go. Use slight pressure to seal the edges.

Step 13

Remove the sushi roll from the bamboo mat. Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 8 even pieces, wiping the knife clean with a damp cloth between cuts.

Step 14

Repeat the process with the remaining nori sheets, rice, and fillings.

Step 15

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1000.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	770.3

Total Fat 32.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1600.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 111.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.0g	0%
Total Sugars 20.6g
Protein 16.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 317.8mg	0%
Iron 6.4mg	0%
Potassium 1546.8mg	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: 36.4%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 55.3%