Avocado Sushi

Elevate your at-home sushi game with this simple yet elegant Avocado Sushi recipe, perfect for beginners and seasoned sushi enthusiasts alike. Featuring creamy, ripe avocado as the star ingredient, this vegetarian sushi combines fluffy sushi rice, seasoned with a delicate blend of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, and wrapped snugly in nori sheets for that authentic Japanese touch. Perfectly customizable, these sushi rolls can be prepared in just under an hour and are ideal for light lunches, appetizers, or party platters. Serve them with classic accompaniments like soy sauce, pickled ginger, and a dash of wasabi to heighten the flavors. Whether you're embracing plant-based dining or simply craving homemade sushi, this recipe is your go-to for a delicious, wholesome sushi experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup sushi rice
• 1.25 cups water
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 4 sheets nori sheets
• 1 whole ripe avocado
• 0 optional, for serving soy sauce
• 0 optional, for serving pickled ginger
• 0 optional, for serving wasabi

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and will help make the rice stickier.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and 1.25 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.

Step 3

While the rice is cooking, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Heat in microwave for 30 seconds or until the sugar is dissolved.

Step 4

Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large, non-metallic bowl and gently fold in the vinegar mixture using a wooden spatula or spoon, fanning the rice to cool it as you mix. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.

Step 5

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and gently scoop out the flesh. Slice the avocado into thin, even pieces.

Step 6

Lay one nori sheet, shiny side down, on a bamboo sushi mat covered with plastic wrap to prevent sticking.

Step 7

With wet hands to prevent sticking, spread about 3/4 cup of the cooled sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving about 1 inch of the top edge of the nori sheet exposed.

Step 8

Arrange a few slices of avocado horizontally along the bottom third of the rice.

Step 9

Using the bamboo mat, start rolling the sushi away from you, applying gentle pressure to make a firm roll. As you near the exposed edge of the nori, moisten it with a little water to seal the roll.

Step 10

Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients to make additional rolls.

Step 11

Using a sharp, non-serrated knife, cut each roll into 6-8 bite-sized pieces, wiping the blade with a damp cloth between cuts to keep it clean and sharp.

Step 12

Serve the avocado sushi with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	910.4 grams (910.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	689

Total Fat 23.50g	30%
Saturated Fat 3.40g	17%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5815mg	253%
Total Carbohydrate 104.40g	38%
Dietary Fiber 17.30g	62%
Total Sugars 15.10g
Protein 20.50g	41%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 186mg	14%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 1475mg	31%

*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: 29.7%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 58.7%