Sweet Potato Brown Rice Sushi
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Recipe Intro From wellandfull
This sweet potato sushi by @WellAndFull is way better than take out and is easier to make than you think! She fills it with some of her favorite things like U.S.-Grown brown rice, spicy kale and roasted sweet potatoes for a filling vegan and gluten free meal.
Find other recipes using U.S.-Grown rice here!
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Sushi Rice
ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups U.S.-Grown short-grain brown rice
- 3 cups water
- Pinch sea salt
Sweet Potatoes
ingredients
- 1 medium sweet potato
- Drizzle of avocado oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Spicy Kale
ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups baby or lacinato kale
- 1 tablespoon vegan mayonnaise
- 1/2 tablespoon sriracha
Sushi Roll
ingredients
- Black or white sesame seeds
- Microgreens
- 4-5 Nori sheets
Sushi Rice
Method
Step 1
Add the rice, salt, and water to a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 45-50 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Let the rice cool before making the sushi rolls.
Sweet Potatoes
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
Step 2
While the rice is cooking, peel the sweet potato, then cut into fry-shaped pieces, about 1/4-1/2 inch in width and 3-4 inches in length.
Step 3
Toss the sweet potato slices with a small drizzle of avocado oil, salt, and pepper.
Step 4
On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, bake your sweet potato in the oven for about 25 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
Spicy Kale
Step 1
While the sweet potato is roasting and the rice is cooking, make the spicy kale.
Step 2
Chop your kale into small pieces. In a bowl, toss with the vegan mayo and sriracha. Stir well until all kale is evenly coated.
Building the Sushi Rolls
Step 1
Place your sheet of nori down on a cutting board, shiny side down. Add on about 3/4 of a cup of the cooled brown rice on the middle part of the sheet.
Step 2
Add on a layer of kale in the middle of the brown rice, then add on 6-7 pieces of the sweet potato.
Step 3
Dip your finger in water, and wet the top edge of the nori sheet. This will help the nori stick together when you roll it.
Step 4
Roll your sushi roll as tightly as you can. You can use a sushi mat if you'd like, but it can also be done without one!
Step 5
When your sushi is rolled, let it rest for about 5-10 minutes so that the nori can stick together.
Step 6
Repeat the above steps until you are out of your ingredients. Note that you may have some rice left over.
Step 7
Now it's time to cut the sushi into slices. First, get a tall glass and fill it with water. Quickly dunk the sharpest knife you have in the water, then slice the sushi. (You can slice it with a dry knife, but in my experience I've found that the water greatly helps!)
Step 8
When all the sushi is cut, garnish with sesame seeds and microgreens.