Avocado + Peanut Sushi with Peanut Maple Dipping Sauce
Updated Feb 13, 2020, Published May 01, 2019
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This sushi recipe is vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. It can be served as an appetizer or a main dish and is tasty enough to serve to company. Don’t forget to double check that the soy sauce you use is gluten-free. If you’re on a soy-free diet, use liquid coconut aminos instead.
Avocado + Peanut Sushi with Peanut Maple Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
For the Sushi:
- 6 servings Calrose or sushi rice, (see the rice package to make enough for 6 servings)
- 1 package nori sheets
- 2-3 avocados, , sliced into thin strips
- Peanuts
- Sesame seeds, (optional)
For the Peanut Maple Dipping Sauce:
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 tablespoon gluten-free tamari or liquid aminos
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package directions.
- While the rice is cooking, make the peanut maple dipping sauce by combining all the sauce ingredients together in a food processor/blender. Pour into serving bowls or ramekins and set aside.
- Once the rice is cool enough to handle, spread a thin layer of rice over each nori sheet. Place 2-3 strips of avocado on top of the rice, then add a line of peanuts (not too many or it will be hard to roll).
- Roll the sushi and place in the fridge for about 10-15 minutes to make it easier to cut. Using a sharp knife, slice the sushi rolls into 1-inch pieces.
- Serve with the dipping sauce and garnish with sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
I have found warm, sticky rice works the best for rolling. Place the rice in the freezer to cool if it is still too hot to touch. I also have a bowl of water to keep my fingers wet while rolling to make it easier (since the rice is so sticky). There are plenty of videos online to watch on how to roll sushi, if you need help.
Nutrition
Calories: 561kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 14gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 419mgPotassium: 761mgFiber: 10gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 275IUVitamin C: 14.2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.7mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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