Vegetable Nori Rolls (Printable)

Fresh seaweed rolls with cucumber, avocado, and sprouts for a healthy bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium cucumber, julienned
02 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
03 - 1 cup mixed sprouts (alfalfa, radish, or broccoli)
04 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
05 - 1 small red bell pepper, julienned

→ Rolling Components

06 - 8 sheets nori (roasted seaweed)
07 - 2 cups cooked sushi rice (optional)
08 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
09 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

→ Serving Accompaniments

10 - Soy sauce or tamari for dipping
11 - Pickled ginger and wasabi for serving (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - If using sushi rice, combine cooked rice with rice vinegar and cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally to release steam.
02 - Position nori sheet shiny side down on bamboo sushi mat or clean kitchen towel, with short edge facing you.
03 - Spread thin layer of rice over lower third of nori, leaving 3/4-inch border at top edge.
04 - Arrange cucumber, avocado, sprouts, carrot, and bell pepper in horizontal line across rice. Sprinkle evenly with sesame seeds.
05 - Lift mat edge and roll forward tightly over fillings, applying gentle pressure. Seal top edge with water if needed.
06 - Repeat rolling process with remaining ingredients to form 8 total rolls.
07 - Cut each roll into bite-sized pieces using sharp, damp knife for clean slices.
08 - Arrange pieces on platter with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These rolls come together in under 20 minutes once you get the hang of the rolling technique
  • The combination of cool crisp vegetables and creamy avocado creates the most satisfying texture
  • You can customize the fillings based on whatever fresh vegetables you have on hand
02 -
  • A damp knife is essential for clean cuts that do not squish the delicate vegetables inside
  • The rice should be room temperature or cooler, otherwise the steam will make the nori soggy
  • You can skip the rice entirely for a lighter, low carb version that still tastes delicious
03 -
  • Wet your fingers slightly when working with rice to prevent it from sticking to your hands
  • Assemble all ingredients before starting to roll since the process goes quickly once you begin
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