Vegan Nigiri Sushi

Elevate your plant-based dining experience with this beautifully crafted Vegan Nigiri Sushi recipe. Perfect for sushi enthusiasts, this recipe features fluffy, seasoned sushi rice topped with vibrant avocado slices, delicate carrot ribbons, and savory soy-marinated shiitake mushrooms. A touch of wasabi adds a gentle kick, while thin strips of nori provide the perfect finishing touch, enhancing both flavor and presentation. With a simple preparation process and no raw fish involved, this vegan alternative is ideal for beginners and seasoned sushi-makers alike. Serve alongside soy sauce and extra wasabi for a deliciously authentic Japanese-inspired meal that's 100% vegan and irresistibly fresh. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy night in, this quick and easy recipe is a true showstopper!

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 teaspoon Salt
• 1 Avocado
• 1 Carrot
• 1 sheet Nori sheets
• 4 Shiitake mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Wasabi paste

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rice and water in a pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Cook for 15 minutes, then remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Gently fold the mixture into the cooked rice. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.

Step 3

Peel the avocado and slice it thinly. Similarly, peel and slice the carrot into thin, long strips resembling the size of a fish slice typically found on nigiri.

Step 4

Remove the stems from the shiitake mushrooms and slice the caps into thin strips. In a small pan, heat the soy sauce over medium heat and sauté the mushroom slices for about 5 minutes or until they are tender and have absorbed the soy sauce. Let them cool.

Step 5

Stack the nori sheet and cut into thin, small strips to be used as garnish.

Step 6

Wet your hands with water to prevent sticking, and take about 2 tablespoons of the seasoned sushi rice. Shape it into a small oval mound, slightly pressing to form a compact base.

Step 7

Spread a pea-sized amount of wasabi paste on the top of the rice mound. Top each mound with a slice of avocado, a piece of carrot, or a slice of mushroom.

Step 8

Secure each topping by wrapping a small strip of nori around it for added flavor and appearance.

Step 9

Arrange the vegan nigiri sushi on a serving platter. Serve with additional soy sauce and wasabi on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1063.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	721.2

Total Fat 24.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2525.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 114.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.2g	0%
Total Sugars 22.7g
Protein 18.6g	0%

Vitamin D 50.4IU	0%
Calcium 78.9mg	0%
Iron 3.9mg	0%
Potassium 1944.6mg	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: 29.4%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 60.7%