High Protein Sushi
I don't know about you, but sushi is certainly on the list of my favorite foods. 🍣 If I could, I would certainly eat it every day! Luckily, I came up with a high-protein sushi recipe. This is not only healthier and lighter than the sushi you would normally eat at your favorite restaurant, but it is also super quick and simple to make!
Equipment
Ingredients
For the sushi rice:
- 2 1/2 cups Short-grain brown rice
- 1/4 cup Rice vinegar
- 1 1/4 tsp Salt
For the fillings:
- Nori sheets
- Veggies (sweet potato, beet, asparagus, cucumber, avocado, carrots, mango, etc.)
- Light cream cheese
- Tofu (presoak in a little sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice vinegar) or tempeh
- Fish (steamed shrimp, canned tuna or salmon, crab, sushi grade fish)
- Wasabi, soy sauce, sriracha, pickled ginger optional
Instructions
For the sushi rice:
- Prepare the short-grain brown rice according to the package. A little softer is better and I like to use the instant pot for this.
- Mix in 1/4 cup rice vinegar and 1 1/4 tsp salt.
- Let it rest until the rice is cool and malleable.
Assemble everything, choosing from the fillings above.
- Here is a You Tube video on how to roll sushi (even without a mat)!
- Enjoy your healthy sushi!
Notes
*These nutrition facts are for rice only. All the fillings should be added to your calculation.Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
High Protein Sushi
Amount per Serving
Calories
63
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Sodium
758
mg
33
%
Potassium
63
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
25
g
8
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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