Rice-Free Sushi

A sushi roll with rice is not what you would expect... But that's a good thing! These rolls will boost your skin's moisture and elasticity, and provide your body with tons of vitamins and minerals from fresh chopped vegetables!

Makes 4 rolls of 6 pieces each - Prep time: 15 minutes - Cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients for Ginger Almond Spread:

1/2 cup almond butter

2 tablespoons white miso

1 tablespoon umeboshi plum paste

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon Bragg Liquid Aminos or tamari

1 tablespoon raw honey or maple syrup

1/4 cup sesame seeds

2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated

2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion

1 clove of garlic, finely minced

Pinch of cayenne (optional)

Ingredients for the rolls:

4 sheets nori

1 avocado, sliced

1/2 cucumber, cut into "matchsticks"

1/2 carrot, cut into "matchsticks"

1/2 cup shredded red cabbage

1/4 cup red bell pepper, cut into "matchsticks"

Directions:

1. - To make the spread, stir together the almond butter, miso, umeboshi paste, cider vinegar, Liquid Aminos, and honey in a medium bowl. Add the sesame seeds, ginger, green onion, garlic and cayenne, if using, and stir well to combine. (Note: the filling should be quite thick.)
2. - To assemble the rolls, place 1 sheet of nori, shiny side down, on a sushi mat (If you don't own a mat, you can use a kitchen towel or place it directly on your work surface.)
3. - Smear 3 tablespoons of the spread evenly across the bottom third of the nori sheet, leaving 1 inch of the sheet exposed at the bottom, but spreading all the way to the edge on the left and right sides.
4. - Lay about a quarter of the filling vegetables in a horizontal line on top of the spread. For a nice touch, extend the vegetables 1/2 inch past the sides of the nori sheet to create decorative end pieces.
5. - Moisten the top edge of the nori with a little water. Carefully lift the edge closest to you up and over the filling and squeeze firmly in place. 
6. - Lift your end of the mat up and use it to help you continue rolling you reach the moistened nori and seal the roll.
7. - Wrap the mat around the whole roll and squeeze gently to secure. Remove the roll from the mat and place it seam-side down. (Alternatively, use your hands to firmly and evenly roll up the sushi.) Use a moistened knife to slice it into 6 pieces. Repeat with remaining ingredients and nori.

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