Vegetarian Sesame Seed Sushi Roll

Elevate your homemade sushi game with these colorful and flavor-packed Vegetarian Sesame Seed Sushi Rolls! Perfectly seasoned sushi rice creates the foundation for vibrant slices of creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, sweet carrot, and tender tofu, all wrapped snugly in nori sheets. A generous sprinkle of nutty sesame seeds adds crunch and a subtle, toasty aroma to every bite. Whether you're an experienced sushi maker or a beginner, this recipe is approachable and takes just under an hour to prepare. Serve alongside soy sauce, tangy pickled ginger, and a dab of bold wasabi for an authentic sushi experience that's both satisfying and completely plant-based. This recipe is ideal for a quick lunch, elegant appetizer, or fun party food!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup sushi rice
• 1.25 cups water
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 4 whole nori sheets
• 1 medium avocado
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 medium carrot
• 150 grams tofu
• 4 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 0 To Serve soy sauce
• 0 To Serve wasabi
• 0 To Serve pickled ginger

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 10 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over low heat, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir until the sugar has dissolved. Do not boil.

Step 5

Transfer the cooked rice to a large non-metallic bowl and gently fold in the vinegar mixture with a wooden spatula. Cool to room temperature by spreading the rice flat and covering it with a damp cloth.

Step 6

While the rice cools, cut the avocado, cucumber, and carrot into thin strips. Slice the tofu into long, thin strips as well.

Step 7

On a clean surface, lay out a bamboo sushi mat (if you have one). Place a nori sheet shiny side down on the mat.

Step 8

Wet your hands to prevent sticking and spread approximately 1/4 of the rice evenly over the nori sheet, leaving about 1 inch of the top edge uncovered.

Step 9

Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds over the rice.

Step 10

Layer a few strips of avocado, cucumber, carrot, and tofu evenly across the rice (in the center of the sheet).

Step 11

Lift the edge of the mat closest to you and carefully roll it over the filling. Press gently as you continue to roll until you reach the uncovered strip of nori.

Step 12

Moisten the uncovered edge with a little water and seal the roll. Press firmly to ensure it sticks.

Step 13

Using a sharp, damp knife, cut the roll into 6 equal pieces. Wipe the knife with a damp cloth between cuts to keep it clean.

Step 14

Repeat with remaining ingredients to make three more rolls.

Step 15

Serve the sushi rolls with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side. Enjoy your vegetarian sesame seed sushi rolls!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1179.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1087.9

Total Fat 55.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1636.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 116.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.2g	0%
Total Sugars 21.7g
Protein 43.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 682.3mg	0%
Iron 14.0mg	0%
Potassium 2022.2mg	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: 43.7%

Protein: 15.3%

Carbs: 40.9%