Vegetarian Spicy California Roll

Brighten up your sushi night with this irresistible Vegetarian Spicy California Roll recipe—a flavorful twist on the classic roll, perfect for plant-based diets! Featuring creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and sweet julienned carrots wrapped in seasoned sushi rice and nori, this roll is elevated with a bold drizzle of spicy mayo made from tangy sriracha and creamy mayonnaise. A sprinkle of sesame seeds adds a delicate nutty crunch, while the soy sauce on the side ties it all together for the ultimate umami experience. Ideal for sushi enthusiasts or meal preppers, this recipe is easy to make with simple rolling techniques and comes together in just 45 minutes, making it a versatile, crowd-pleasing option for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or looking for a fun cooking project, these sushi rolls are sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Sushi rice
• 1.25 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 medium Avocado
• 1 small Cucumber
• 1 small Carrot
• 4 sheets Nori sheets
• 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 1.5 teaspoons Sriracha
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (for serving)
• 1 tablespoons Sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Add the rice and 1.25 cups of water to a pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes, then remove from heat and let sit, covered, for an additional 10 minutes.

Step 2

While the rice is cooking, prepare the rice seasoning by combining rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Microwave for 15-20 seconds and stir until the sugar and salt dissolve.

Step 3

Transfer the hot cooked rice to a large mixing bowl and gently fold in the rice seasoning. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.

Step 4

Prepare the fillings: peel and slice the avocado into thin strips, julienne the cucumber, and peel and julienne the carrot.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and sriracha to create the spicy mayo. Adjust the sriracha quantity based on your spice preference.

Step 6

Place a bamboo sushi rolling mat on a flat surface and cover it with plastic wrap. Lay a sheet of nori, shiny side down, on the mat.

Step 7

With wet fingers, spread a thin, even layer of seasoned sushi rice over the nori, leaving about 1 inch of nori uncovered at the top edge. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the rice for added flavor.

Step 8

Carefully flip the nori sheet over so the rice is facing down. Along the bottom third of the nori, add a few strips of avocado, cucumber, and carrot.

Step 9

Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the nori sheet into a tight cylinder, starting from the bottom edge and rolling upward. Use the uncovered edge of the nori to seal the roll.

Step 10

Repeat the process with the remaining nori sheets and ingredients.

Step 11

Using a sharp knife, slice each roll into 6-8 pieces. Clean the knife with a damp cloth between cuts for clean slices.

Step 12

Drizzle the spicy mayo over the top of the rolls or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce. Serve with soy sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(939.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1037.0

Total Fat 61.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
Cholesterol 45mg	0%
Sodium 3528.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 111.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.0g	0%
Total Sugars 18.5g
Protein 17.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 100.5mg	0%
Iron 4.2mg	0%
Potassium 1515.7mg	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: 51.7%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 41.9%