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Sushi Roll Car-Bowl-Hydrate

Article written and reviewed by Kylie Buckner, RN, MSN
Published March 3, 2020

When adopting a plant-based diet, it sometimes feels like you're "giving up" certain foods. For example- sushi often comes up. This is a flavor combination that you can easily transform so you can enjoy a plant-based version of your favorite sushi roll.
In this week's recipe, we are deconstructing a sushi roll to take it to the next level by adding these incredible ingredients to your bowl. Using the flavors of rice wine vinegar, ginger, garlic, and shiitake mushrooms, you can enjoy the experience of a sushi roll right in your own home!
Excellent source of Vitamins A, C, K, all B vitamins, B12, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, Phosphorous.
Photo by:
Heather Brock from @awakeneddiabeticwarrior

Sushi Roll Car-Bowl-Hydrate

When adopting a plant-based diet, it sometimes feels like you're "giving up" certain foods. For example- sushi often comes up. This is a flavor combination that you can easily transform so you can enjoy a plant-based version of your favorite sushi roll.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 474 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Purple Potatoes- cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup Brown Rice
  • 1 cup Cucumbers, diced
  • 1 cup Carrots, shredded
  • 1 cup Shiitake mushrooms, chopped
  • 2 Dried Nori sheets
  • 1 tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Ginger, grated
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp Wasabi paste (Optional)

Instructions
 

Directions

  • Peel and slice potatoes into 1/2 inch pieces.
  • Roast potatoes at 400 for 20 minutes or boil potatoes in boiling water for 5-7 minutes until soft.
  • Prepare brown rice according to package instructions.
  • Grate carrots.
  • Dice or slice cucumbers into long ribbons.
  • Chop shiitake mushrooms.
  • Chop green onion.
  • Break Nori paper in small pieces to add to bowl.
  • Combine rice wine vinegar, garlic, ginger (freshly grated or ginger powder), and wasabi paste (optional) to make a dressing for your bowl.
  • Arrange rice, potatoes, vegetables, green onion and nori paper in your bowl.
  • Add dressing to taste, mix, and enjoy!!!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 474kcalCarbohydrates: 107gProtein: 17gFat: 3.5gFiber: 14g
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About the author 

Kylie Buckner, RN, MSN

Kylie Buckner, RN, MSN has over 18 years of nursing experience, and is the Director of Lifestyle Change at Mastering Diabetes. She has a master's degree in nursing education and loves using her background to support people reversing insulin resistance through a low-fat, plant-based, whole-food lifestyle.

Kylie has been following a plant-based diet for over 8 years and is a certified yoga instructor. She uses all of her experience to teach about the connection between lifestyle choices and health. She has an in-depth understanding of the challenges of adopting a plant-based lifestyle and is committed to empowering people to make simple lifestyle changes. She lives in Costa Rica with her husband, Dr. Cyrus Khambatta and their two adorable cats, Mew and Blu.