This quinoa California sushi roll is super easy to make and it uses quinoa instead of rice so that mean’s it’s a little healthier and has higher protein. It also means it will be a little messier to eat.
The main difference between this recipes and my other sushi recipes is the way you roll it. Obviously quinoa doesn’t have the same texture as rice so it won’t stick together as well, so for that reason I always roll this roll with the wrapper on the outsides.
If you want some other amazing sushi recipes check these out here:
- Pepper Shrimp Sushi Roll RECIPE HERE
- California Crunch Sushi Roll RECIPE HERE
- Smoked Salmon Sushi Roll RECIPE HERE
What you need to make this quinoa California sushi roll:
makes 3 rolls
- ~1 cup cooked quinoa
- 3 seaweed nori wraps – There are a few different sizes, any will work but the shorter ones will give you 3 rolls
- about 3 sticks of imitation crab meat
- 1/2 of a large avocado – sliced into thin slices
- 1/2 of a cucumber – sliced into thin slices
- spicy mayo
- eel or oyster sauce – can be found in the Asian food isle.
- Optional – sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prep all of your fillings by slicing them into thin and long of strips.
- Lay down the nori wrap with the dull side up,
- Add 1/3 cup quinoa or enough to form a thin layer across the nori wrap.
- Add your fillings and a little sauce to the center of wrap.
Pull up the sides of wrap and wet your finger then run wet finger across the seam of the wrap and press shut. - Place on plate seam side down.
- Add spicy mayo and sesame seeds on top.
- If slicing, use a serrated knife, but I would recommend eating this like a burrito and no slicing it.
Quinoa California Sushi Roll
Easy Quinoa version of a California sushi roll.
Servings: 3 rolls
Ingredients
- ~1 cup cooked quinoa
- 3 seaweed nori wraps There are a few different sizes, any will work but the shorter ones will give you 3 rolls
- about 3 sticks of imitation crab meat
- 1/2 of a large avocado – sliced into thin slices
- 1/2 of a cucumber – sliced into thin slices
- spicy mayo
- eel or oyster sauce can be found in the Asian food isle.
Instructions
- Prep all of your fillings by slicing them into thin and long of strips.
- Lay down the nori wrap with the dull side up,
- Add 1/3 cup quinoa or enough to form a thin layer across the nori wrap.
- Add your fillings and a little sauce to the center of wrap.
- Pull up the sides of wrap and wet your finger then run wet finger across the seam of the wrap and press shut.
- Place on plate seam side down.
- Add spicy mayo and sesame seeds on top.
- If slicing, use a serrated knife, but I would recommend eating this like a burrito and no slicing it.