This Rainbow Sushi Roll is completely vegan and filled with vibrant, colorful fillings! Although traditional sushi is usually filled with seafood, since my recipe is fully vegan, my Rainbow Sushi Roll is instead filled with healthy vegetables like carrots, mangoes, avocado, bell peppers and cabbage. Paired with a spicy vegan mayo dip, this combination is a certain must-try!
If you like this recipe, you can also try my Japanese-inspired Coconut Curry Ramen Soup recipe!
COURSE: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
CUISINE: Japanese, Asian, American, Soul Food
NUTRITIONAL FACTS: (Per 1 Sushi Roll)
- Calories 288g
- Protein 7g
- Dietary Fiber 5g
Why You Will Love this Rainbow Sushi Roll:
The colorful combination of the fillings in this Rainbow Sushi Roll recipe is not only a feast to the eyes, but a tasty experience too! If you’re new to homemade sushi, this vegetarian version is a much easier start for you since you don’t have to deal with raw fish. Just don’t forget to wet your hands first before dealing with rice so you can avoid that annoying stickiness!
About the Ingredients:
Although sushi is often served on elaborate plates in mid to high end restaurants, making this Rainbow Sushi Roll at home won’t actually be that expensive! Since you don’t have to buy raw fish or salmon (which are some of the more expensive ingredients), you can definitely save a lot of money on this recipe. You just need some fresh vegetables for your filling, that crispy crunchy nori wrap, rice, and spices for your spicy mayo dip!
Rice
There are different kinds of rice that is used to make sushi. Usually, you can just buy “Sushi Rice” in grocery stores, but it’s really just short grain rice. You can also try this with quinoa or cauliflower rice. You can pour beet juice on it to give it that vibrant, reddish pink color!
Rice contains high amounts of carbohydrates which fuels our body and provides us with energy! It is also an important food to our body – in moderation and if you are avoiding white rice you can use cauliflower rice as well. It’s just as tasty!
Nori Sheets
Frequently used in Japanese cuisine, Nori is a type of dried edible seaweed that is often used to wrap sushi rolls. You can buy this in local supermarkets.
Nori sheets are extremely rich in nutrients. Did you know that it contains up to 10 times more calcium than milk? Here are just some of the many nutrients you can get from Nori sheets:
- Vitamins A, B, C, D, E and K
- Niacin
- Folic acid
- Taurine
- Iodine
- Tyrosine
Beet Juice
Not only is beet juice an incredibly tasty drink, but its health benefits are unbelievable. From boosting energy levels, controlling blood pressure and detoxifying the liver you can also use beet juice as natural food coloring for rice, cauliflower, or potatoes.
Beets are a healthy superfood! Not only do they add vibrant colors to any dish, they also contain many essential vitamins and minerals. For example, beets are particularly rich in folate, a vitamin that plays an important role in both growth and development as well as heart health. They’re also high in manganese which is involved in bone formation and nutrient metabolism. Plus, beet juice is loaded with copper – an integral mineral for energy production.
Sliced Vegetables
These sliced vegetables will bring your vegan sushi to life! With such a variety of colors, flavors, textures, vitamins and minerals available, you’re sure to find something delicious and beneficial. Incorporating more healthy, plant-based foods into your daily routine isn’t only absolutely delightful – it can actually lower your blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, prevent cancer, improve eye health, aid digestion and help keep appetite in check thanks to its effect on blood sugar.
Questions and Tips:
What equipment can I make this recipe in?
Although you can roll sushi without using a sushi mat, it can take a few trial and errors. If you don’t want to waste time and prefer a tighter sushi roll, you can order one on Amazon for just $4, which is not so expensive considering how much hassle it can save you! it may take some practice but you can also use your hands to tightly wrap the sushi like a thin burrito. Just make sure your hands are cold!
Are the extra toppings necessary?
The good thing about sushi is that you can choose whatever kind of fillings you like. If the ingredients I used here are not to your liking, you can swap my fillings with other vegetables like tempeh, cucumber, jalapeno, pickled onions, and sesame seeds. I sometimes like to add on a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning or toasted sesame seeds. The possibilities are endless!
What else can I serve with this Rainbow Sushi Roll?
I have a variety of recipes that you can serve this Rainbow Sushi Roll with. You can try it with my Coconut Curry Ramen Soup, Vegan Shrimp Dinner Recipe, Superfood Sweet Potato Chili (Vegan), and Rainbow Salad with Creamy Pineapple Dressing.
How long does this recipe last?
Though sushi tastes best when its fresh, it can still last up to an entire week in the fridge. Just make sure to wrap it tightly in plastic wrap!
Will non-vegans like this?
Definitely! Don’t like the greasy taste of raw fish? No problem! The versatility of this recipe is one of its main selling points and you can simply use whatever vegetables and fruit you like. This Rainbow Sushi Roll is beginner-friendly, and a friend to your wallet too! For such a tasty, beautiful cuisine, you won’t have to break your bank since making the sushi rolls at home saves you so much money.
