We’re making sushi today, people, but we’re going the raw vegan route so that all of our cleansers can enjoy. Take a break from salads and smoothies for a meal and make these raw vegan avocado nori rolls instead. Not only are they incredibly filling, but they are also very easy to make. The “rice” is made with cauliflower and parsnip, a vegetable duo that gives just the right amount of moisture for sushi rice. On its own, parsnip can be quite dry, which is why we added cauliflower cashews, tahini, sea salt, and olive oil.
The “rice” is the most laborious part of this entire recipe, only because it requires you to blend ingredients in a food processor. Because it is “rice,” you want to have some texture. That means do not blitz the rice ingredients until you achieve a smooth paste. You want it to be slightly gritty, as that will give the rolls more body. Blending the ingredients until creamy will create a nice dip, but that is not suitable for sushi rolls.
As for the filling, we kept it very simple, including avocado, cucumber, and some watercress. If you do not have watercress, cannot find it, or do not like the taste, simply add another leafy green of your choosing. Butter lettuce, romaine lettuce, arugula, or spinach are great substitutes for watercress. Let your taste buds guide you and you will make great nori rolls! Just make sure to buy the nori sheets that are not roasted to make this recipe raw vegan.
- Prep Time:15m
- Total Time:15m
- Serves: 4 servings
- Category: Full Body Cleanse Approved, Entrees, Raw, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
For the Cauliflower Parsnip Rice
- 5 oz small cauliflower florets
- 5 oz peeled parsnip chunks
- 1/4 c raw cashews
- 1 tbsp. tahini
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- 2 tsp. olive oil
For the Nori Rolls
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber, cut into strips
- 1 c watercress
- 4 nori sheets (not roasted)
Instructions
For the Cauliflower Parsnip Rice
- Add all of the ingredients to a food processor and pulse until you achieve a rice-like consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Set aside while you prep the nori roll ingredients.
For the Nori Rolls
- Make sure to have all of your ingredients prepped before you assemble the rolls. Have the cauliflower parsnip rice in a bowl and the avocado, cucumber, and watercress on a plate.
- Place a nori sheet on a cutting board or flat surface. Spread an even layer of the rice all over the sheet, leaving a strip of nori plain so that you can seal the roll.
- Add some avocado slices, cucumber, and watercress in the middle and then roll up the nori. Continue until you have made four rolls.
- Cut the rolls to your liking and enjoy with some coconut aminos as an optional dipping sauce.
