Summer Sushi Rolls

Summer Sushi Rolls

Brighten up your meal prep with these summer sushi rolls, filled with fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs and protein-rich tofu, all wrapped in a delicate rice sheet. Perfect for a light, satisfying bite.

  • Prep15 min
  • Cook20 min
  • Total35 min
  • Servings2

The ingredients

Peanut sauce

  • 2 tbsp natural creamy peanut butter
  • ½ lemon, juice
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • garlic powder, pepper, salt and a touch of cayenne
  • 1 green onion, finely chopped

For the roll

  • 2 rectangular rice, sheets
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 cup sushi rice, cooked
  • 85 g extra-firm tofu, cut into sticks
  • 1 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 cucumber, small; julienned
  • 1 carrot, small; julienned
  • ¼ cup shredded red cabbage
  • ½ avocado, sliced
  • ½ cup sprouts, your choice

The method

  1. In a blender, add all the peanut sauce ingredients, except the green onion, and blend until smooth.
  2. Add the green onion and stir with a spoon. Set aside.
  3. In a small skillet over medium-high heat, add the soy sauce and tofu. Cook over medium-high heat until the liquid has evaporated. Set aside.
  4. Dip each rice sheet in water, then add fresh cilantro and top with rice. Spread evenly, leaving a 2 to 3 inch gap at the top.
  5. Add 2 slices of tofu and half of the vegetables.
  6. Roll like a sushi roll, rolling tightly so it holds together.
  7. Cut into equal pieces (about 8).
  8. Repeat for the other roll.
  9. Serve immediately with the peanut sauce.

Nutrition facts

Per serving, for reference only.

  • 430Calories
  • 18 gFat
  • 50 gCarbs
  • 6 gFibre
  • 17 gProtein

Extra-firm tofu is an excellent source of plant-based protein, containing all nine essential amino acids.

Red cabbage contains anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants that can help reduce oxidative stress and inflammation in the body.

Looking for personalized support?

A 10-minute discovery call, free and with no commitment, to tell me about your digestion and your eating habits and see how I can help.

Book a free discovery call