Description
Experience a vibrant explosion of flavors with this Rainbow Vegan Sushi Burrito Bowl. Packed with nutritious ingredients like creamy avocado, crunchy cucumbers, and zesty lime, this colorful dish offers a delightful alternative to traditional sushi. Perfect for meal prep, picnics, or impressing guests, it’s easy to customize based on your favorite veggies. Dive into a healthy, delicious bowl that’s as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the palate!
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 nori sheets
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 medium cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 1 medium carrot (julienned)
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a pot, combine rinsed quinoa with 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- While quinoa cooks, prepare the veggies: slice cucumbers thinly, julienne carrots, and shred red cabbage.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce and lime juice to create the dressing. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Assemble by placing cooked quinoa in bowls and layering avocado slices, cucumbers, carrots, and red cabbage on top for visual appeal.
- Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and finish with toasted sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize by adding your favorite vegetables or proteins like spicy tofu for an extra kick. Use short-grain sushi rice for a stickier texture that holds everything together beautifully. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; enjoy cold or reheated.