Vegetarian Sushi Hand Roll (Temaki)

Discover the art of crafting flavorful and eye-catching **Vegetarian Sushi Hand Rolls (Temaki)**, a vibrant and healthy twist on traditional Japanese sushi. Perfect for a fun, hands-on meal, this recipe features seasoned sushi rice paired with crisp matchstick-cut cucumber, julienned carrots, creamy avocado, and sweet red bell pepper, all wrapped in delicate nori sheets for a portable and satisfying snack. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and accompanied by tangy pickled ginger, soy sauce, and optional wasabi for dipping, these hand rolls are as fun to create as they are to eat. Ready in under an hour, this vegetarian sushi recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or sushi nights at home. Whether you're a sushi enthusiast or new to Japanese cuisine, these temaki rolls are a must-try for their flavor, texture, and customizable ingredients!

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
• 4 whole Nori sheets
• 1 small Cucumber
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 large Avocado
• 0.5 medium Red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Pickled ginger
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon Wasabi paste (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch for better texture.

Step 2

Combine the rinsed rice and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 more minutes to finish steaming.

Step 3

While the rice is resting, prepare the sushi vinegar mixture by combining rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Stir until the sugar and salt are dissolved.

Step 4

Transfer the cooked rice to a large, wide bowl and gently fold in the sushi vinegar mixture. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature by spreading it out and occasionally stirring it with a wooden spoon.

Step 5

While the rice is cooling, prepare the vegetables. Peel the cucumber if desired and cut it into thin matchstick slices. Peel the carrot and cut it into thin julienne strips. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice the flesh into thin strips. Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips.

Step 6

Cut each nori sheet in half lengthwise to create 8 smaller sheets.

Step 7

To assemble, place a half sheet of nori shiny side down on a flat surface or in your hand. Spread a small handful of seasoned sushi rice on one side of the sheet, leaving about 1 inch of the edge uncovered. Press the rice gently to help it adhere.

Step 8

Layer cucumber, carrot, avocado, and red bell pepper diagonally across the rice. Add a small dab of wasabi paste if desired.

Step 9

Carefully roll the nori into a cone shape, starting at one corner and wrapping around to form a hand roll. Use a grain of rice to seal the end of the nori if needed.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Serve the hand rolls immediately with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and sesame seeds on the side for dipping and garnish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1041.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	820.7

Total Fat 36.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2826.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 112.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.9g	0%
Total Sugars 20.1g
Protein 18.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 145.4mg	0%
Iron 4.9mg	0%
Potassium 1824.2mg	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: 38.7%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 52.9%