Oh, hello. Are you craving sushi but skipping the meat? I see you. And I’m here to tell you that this is YOUR moment.
We’re talking rolls, bowls, and even musubi that are all about the veggies. YUM. This is proof that you can have those Japanese flavors you’re dreaming of.
1. Pink Sushi
What gives this its gorgeous color? Beetroot-infused rice! Yesss. But we’re not just here for looks.
It’s also packed with sliced bell peppers, avocado, carrots, and cucumber. We are talking flavor AND texture. So, so good.
2. Tofu Musubi
Spam musubi is just so darn amazing, right? Who would’ve thought that spam, sushi rice, and nori would be such a perfect combo? Well, guess what.
Just because you’re vegetarian doesn’t mean you miss out! All you need is some tofu and a really yummy marinade. You are 100% going to love this.
3. Sushi Avocado Toast
I know, I know, avocado toast had its big moment. But I am still 100% here for it, especially with this Japanese twist.
This is just like your regular avocado toast, but we’re adding carrots and cucumber matchsticks, seaweeds, and sesame seeds right on top. How awesome is that? I’m just a little obsessed.
4. Sesame Shiitake Sushi
Are you missing that meaty flavor? You need this shiitake mushroom sushi in your life.
The mushrooms get sauteed in sesame oil and garlic, and it makes for an even meatier flavor. Ugh, I can’t even. This is what’s up.
5. Sushi Bowl
Yes! It’s all the sushi things you love, but just served in a bowl! And get this: it’s also vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free. We’re talking fluffy rice, carrots, cucumber, avocado, edamame, and sweet potatoes.
It all gets thrown into a bowl and finished with a spicy cashew mayo and crumbled nori. YUM.
6. Oshinko Roll
These rolls are sweet, crunchy, and just completely delicious. So, what is Oshinko? It’s a variety of pickled vegetables, like cucumber and cabbage.
But my favorite? It has to be the sweet and crunchy yellow radish called daikon. GIMME NOW.
7. Avocado & Roasted Red Pepper Sushi
Creamy avocado is meeting up with sweet and spicy roasted red pepper in this roll, and it is so colorful and flavorful.
Want to make it even more colorful? You can totally add black rice! What a win.
8. Sushi Sandwich
Onigirazu. It’s sushi… in SANDWICH form. How can anyone possibly resist that? Okay, listen.
The ingredients and instructions look long, but that’s just because you get two filling options to pick from: tofu katsu and sweet potato. Both of them are completely amazing, so good luck choosing!
9. Avocado Cucumber Sushi Roll
Just give me anything with Japanese rice and nori, and I will gladly devour it. Even this super simple combo of avocado and cucumber makes me giddy!
And if you think you need to be a sensei to make sushi rolls from scratch, think again. With just a simple bamboo mat, you can absolutely achieve this.
10. Coconut Sticky Rice Dessert Sushi
Let’s talk dessert! This is a sweet summer delight. We’ve got sticky coconut rice topped with a chunk of sweet mango AND drizzled with a creamy coconut sauce.
I’m sorry, I just died and went to tropical heaven. Pure bliss.
11. Sweet Potato Tempura and Avocado Rolls
That crispy outside with the sweet and starchy inside… that’s what you get with sweet potato tempura. It’s enticing all on its own, but what happens when you make it into a sushi roll?
You guys, these rolls might be vegetarian, but I’m telling you, even meat-lovers will be all over these. Besides the tempura, this sushi also has slices of creamy. And to top it all off? A sweet teriyaki glaze.
12. Carrot Lox Avocado Sushi
Want that lox feeling? Use smoked carrot strips! Paired up with avocado slices, Japanese rice, and nori, this sushi roll is going to add so much color and flavor to your vegetarian life. So, so good.
13. Vegetable Sushi
You guys. This article is massive. It teaches you how to make vegetable sushi EIGHT different ways! From a super simple avocado roll to decadent eel rolls, this recipe seriously has it all.
14. Crispy Tofu Sushi Burrito
This is a Japanese and Mexican flavor fusion, and I am SO here for it. This sushi and burrito mash-up is just… the stuff. It’s basically a burrito, but it uses nori instead of a tortilla wrap.
For the filling, we’ve got Japanese rice, blocks of crispy tofu, chipotle mayo, matchstick carrots, avocado slices, baby spinach, pickled ginger, and kimchi. (I know, kimchi is Korean, but it just tastes amazing with this whole combo!) You can thank me later.
15. Eggplant Sushi
Being vegan means getting creative with recipes, and whoever dreamed up this eggplant sushi is a total genius! Slices of eggplant are grilled and then marinated in a sweet and salty mix of maple syrup, soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.
This sushi also features spinach, carrot, and cucumber matchsticks. The colors alone are just so appetizing! The flavor and texture will have you going back for more.
16. Cauliflower Sushi
Are you obsessed with sushi but hate all the carbs in one roll? Use cauliflower rice instead! I promise you, this alternative is NOT bland at all.
The cauliflower florets are pulsed with cream cheese, so you just know it’s going to be delicious.
17. Tempura
Sure, shrimp (or ebi) is the most common tempura, but there are so many other varieties worth trying. Vegetable tempura has that exact same crispy outer batter we all know and love.
Inside, you’ll find sweet potato, eggplant, broccoli, or really whatever vegetable you can think of! Since they’re all covered in batter, it’s hard to tell them apart, which I personally think is part of the fun.
You get a little surprise in every single bite!
18. Cucumber Sushi Roll
Get this: instead of nori, this roll uses cucumber to hold everything together! What a fun and crunchy take on the classic Japanese treat! Love it.
19. Sweet Potato Sushi
Roasted sweet potatoes get rolled up in sushi rice and nori and then drizzled with a mayo Sriracha dressing.
It sounds so simple, but do not let that fool you! This sweet and creamy sushi is seriously addictive!
20. Veggie Quinoa Sushi
Instead of sushi rice, why not use a combo of quinoa and miso paste? Look, the taste isn’t exactly the same, but it is still so delicious. Plus, it’s a much healthier approach! We are all in.
