Nori Rolls

These Nori Rolls offer a delightful twist on traditional sushi, combining the nutty chew of brown rice with the crisp freshness of mung bean sprouts, cucumber, and daikon. The filling is brightened with lemon juice and tamari, while umeboshi plums add a distinctive sour-salty punch that cuts through the richness. Perfect for a light lunch, a healthy snack, or a low-calorie appetizer, these rolls are entirely vegan and vegetarian-friendly. The toasted nori provides a satisfying crunch, making each bite texturally interesting. They are simple to assemble, require no cooking beyond pre-cooked rice, and are an excellent way to enjoy a variety of vegetables in a fun, handheld format.

Cuisine: Japanese

Courses: Appetisers

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 179.8

Dietary: Gluten-free, Low-cal, Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

These Nori Rolls offer a delightful twist on traditional sushi, combining the nutty chew of brown rice with the crisp freshness of mung bean sprouts, cucumber, and daikon. The filling is brightened with lemon juice and tamari, while umeboshi plums add a distinctive sour-salty punch that cuts through the richness. Perfect for a light lunch, a healthy snack, or a low-calorie appetizer, these rolls are entirely vegan and vegetarian-friendly. The toasted nori provides a satisfying crunch, making each bite texturally interesting. They are simple to assemble, require no cooking beyond pre-cooked rice, and are an excellent way to enjoy a variety of vegetables in a fun, handheld format.

Ingredients

2 cup Cooked brown rice
1/2 cup Mung bean sprouts
1/2 cup Grated carrot
1/2 cup Cucumber, finely diced
1/4 cup Daikon radish
2 tablespoon Fresh parsley
1 tablespoon Tamari
1/2 tablespoon Soy "mayonnaise"
2 teaspoon Lemon juice
3 Freshly Chopped umeboshi
4 Sheets Toasted nori

Directions

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked brown rice, mung bean sprouts, grated carrot, diced cucumber, daikon radish, and fresh parsley.
2
Add the tamari, soy mayonnaise, lemon juice, and chopped umeboshi plums to the vegetable mixture.
3
Gently toss all ingredients together until evenly coated and combined.
4
Let the mixture sit for 15-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the rice to absorb the seasoning.
5
Lay a sheet of toasted nori flat on a clean work surface.
6
Place 3/4 cup of the rice and vegetable filling onto the center of the nori sheet.
7
Roll the nori tightly around the filling to form a cylinder.
8
Repeat with remaining nori sheets and filling.
9
Using a sharp knife, cut each roll into five equal slices.
10
Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 179.8kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.7g5%
Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Cholesterol 0.3mg1%
Sodium 54.2mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 35.1g12%
Dietary Fiber 4.6g19%
Sugars 3.4g
Protein 4.8g10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: nori, rolls, brown rice, vegan, vegetarian, umeboshi, daikon, mung bean sprouts, healthy snack, low calorie, tamari, lemon juice, cucumber, carrot, parsley, soy mayonnaise, japanese, light meal

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