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Eggplant Sushi Rolls

Delicious and healthy sushi rolls made with roasted eggplant and fresh vegetables, perfect for a vegetarian option.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese, Vegetarian
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Sushi Rice
  • 1 cup sushi rice rinsed
  • 1 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Eggplant Filling
  • 1 medium eggplant sliced into thin strips
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for roasting
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Vegetable Fillings
  • 1 carrot carrot julienned
  • 1 cucumber cucumber julienned
  • 1 avocado avocado sliced
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds for garnish
Dipping Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon wasabi optional

Method
 

Prepare Sushi Rice
  1. Cook the sushi rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt into the rice and let it cool.
Roast Eggplant
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the eggplant strips with olive oil, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes until tender.
Assemble Sushi Rolls
  1. Place a sheet of nori on the sushi mat. Spread a layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving a small border. Add roasted eggplant, carrot, cucumber, and avocado in a line across the rice.
  2. Using the sushi mat, carefully roll the nori away from you, pressing gently to form a tight roll. Seal the edge with a little water.
Slice and Serve
  1. Using a sharp knife, slice the rolls into bite-sized pieces. Serve with soy sauce and wasabi on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, you can marinate the eggplant in the soy sauce and sesame oil for 30 minutes before roasting.

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