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Paleo Vegan Sushi

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I have always loved the clean, subtle and complex flavors of sushi, but I don’t eat fish.  More and more people are trying to avoid the toxins present in seafood, but still enjoy this pretty and delicate dish. Fortunately, sushi style rolls can be made with infinite vegan fillings-try mushrooms, asparagus, cucumber, sweet potato, pumpkin and radish! In this paleo vegan sushi version, I have used tomato and red bell pepper for color (it really does look like salmon!) and avocado for a fatty, creamy finish.

The almond chili sauce gives a nice spicy kick!

But the real star of this dish is the cauliflower chia rice. Instead of sticky rice, I have used cauliflower that has been riced and then seasoned like sushi rice, with a little chia to help make it sticky. Enjoy!

Paleo vegan sushi with cauliflower chia rice and a spicy chili almond sauce. Raw, gluten-free, grain-free and nutrient dense. Paleo vegan sushi with cauliflower chia rice and a spicy chili almond sauce. Raw, gluten-free, grain-free and nutrient dense. Paleo vegan sushi with cauliflower chia rice and a spicy chili almond sauce. Raw, gluten-free, grain-free and nutrient dense.

Cauliflower Chia Sushi
 
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Serves: 4 rolls
Ingredients
For the Sushi Rice
  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 2 teaspoons chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
For the Chili Almond Sauce
  • ¼ cup almond butter
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne
  • 2 teaspoons mustard powder
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons Tamari or soy sauce
  • ¼ cup water (or more as needed)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
For the Sushi Roll
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 2 tomato, seeded and cubed
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 oz arugula
Instructions
For the Sushi Rice
  1. Cut the cauliflower head into florets and place in a food processor.
  2. Pulse until the cauliflower is broken up into fine, rice sized pieces.
  3. Remove from the food processor and place into a mixing bowl.
  4. Add the chia, coconut sugar, salt and apple cider vinegar.
  5. Allow to sit for 10-15 minutes before making the sushi rolls for the chia seeds to set.
For the Chili Almond Sauce
  1. Place all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Set aside until ready to use.
For the Sushi Roll
  1. Center one sheet nori on a bamboo sushi mat. Wet your hands.
  2. Using your hands, spread a thin layer of cauliflower rice on the sheet of nori, and press into a thin layer. Arrange ¼ of the avocado, tomato, bell pepper and arugula in a line down the center of the rice. Lift the end of the mat, and gently roll it over the ingredients, pressing gently. Roll it forward to make a complete roll. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  3. Cut each roll into 4 to 6 slices using a wet, sharp knife.

Paleo vegan sushi with cauliflower chia rice and a spicy chili almond sauce. Raw, gluten-free, grain-free and nutrient dense.

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