Vegan California Rolls

Elevate your sushi game with these vibrant and flavorful Vegan California Rolls! Bursting with fresh ingredients like creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, sweet carrot, and lightly seasoned tofu, these plant-based rolls deliver a satisfying balance of textures and flavors. Perfectly seasoned sushi rice and a hint of nutty sesame seeds complete each bite, while traditional accompaniments like soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger make for a truly authentic experience. With a quick 40-minute prep and cook time, these rolls are an ideal appetizer, snack, or light meal that’s as fun to make as they are to eat. Whether you're seeking a healthy vegan sushi alternative or a creative dish to impress, these DIY California Rolls are guaranteed to be a hit!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup sushi rice
• 1.25 cups water
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 4 nori sheets
• 1 medium, ripe avocado
• 1 small cucumber
• 1 small carrot
• 4 ounces tofu
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 0 for serving soy sauce
• 0 optional, for serving wasabi
• 0 optional, for serving pickled ginger

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Cook for 18-20 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Once the rice is cooked, remove from heat and gently fold in the vinegar mixture. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.

Step 5

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice into thin strips.

Step 6

Peel the cucumber and carrot. Cut both into thin matchstick-sized strips.

Step 7

Cut the tofu into similar-sized strips and set aside.

Step 8

Lay a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat, shiny side down. Wet your hands with water to prevent sticking, and spread a thin even layer of rice over 3/4 of the nori sheet.

Step 9

Sprinkle a few sesame seeds over the rice.

Step 10

Place a few strips of avocado, cucumber, carrot, and tofu across the rice horizontally, about 1/3 of the way up from the bottom of the sheet.

Step 11

Use the bamboo mat to carefully roll the sushi, applying light pressure to keep the roll tight.

Step 12

Slice the roll into bite-sized pieces with a sharp knife, cleaning the blade between cuts for easier slicing.

Step 13

Repeat the process with the remaining nori sheets and fillings.

Step 14

Serve the Vegan California Rolls with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1000.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	914.1

Total Fat 42.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1614.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 108.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.7g	0%
Total Sugars 19.3g
Protein 33.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 525.1mg	0%
Iron 10.7mg	0%
Potassium 1702.6mg	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: 40.1%

Protein: 14.2%

Carbs: 45.7%