Vegan Sushi Bowl with Wasabi Mayo

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Summary

All of the traditional flavors and textures you know and love from vegan sushi presented in a bowl! Don’t let the list of ingredients fool you. This dish is very simple and bursting with textures and flavors to satisfy your senses, while giving you plenty of nutrition to satisfy your body.

Yields2 ServingsPrep Time25 minsCook Time5 minsTotal Time30 mins

Ingredients

Wasabi Mayo
 8 oz organic tofu (firm or extra firm, cubed into 1” pieces)
 2 tbsp lemon juice
 2 tsp organic apple cider vinegar
 ½ tsp mustard powder
 2 tsp pure maple syrup (or date paste, see Chef’s Notes)
 ½ tsp salt (optional)
 1 tsp wasabi powder (or paste, wasabi only on ingredient label)
Sushi Rice
 3 cups organic black rice (or short grain brown rice, cooked)
 2 tbsp organic tamari (reduced-sodium, or coconut aminos)
 1 tbsp organic rice vinegar
 1 tbsp pure maple syrup (or date paste, link in directions)
 1 tbsp sesame seeds (black or white)
Edamame and Asparagus
 2 tbsp organic tamari (reduced-sodium, or coconut aminos)
 1 tbsp sherry vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
 1 tbsp pure maple syrup (or date paste, link in directions)
 1 tbsp fresh ginger (minced)
 1 tbsp garlic (fresh ginger)
 ½ tsp sesame seed oil (optional)
 1 tsp sesame seeds
 1 cup organic edamame (shelled)
 1 cup asparagus (cut into 1” pieces)
Sushi Bowl
 1 cup carrots (shredded)
 1 cup cucumbers (thinly sliced or chopped)
 ¼ cup green onion (sliced)
 ¼ cup cilantro (optional, chopped)
 1 toasted nori sheet (crumbled into pieces)

Directions

1

Make the wasabi mayo: Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until super creamy. Taste and adjust with more wasabi, ¼ teaspoon at a time until you reach your desired spiciness. See Chef’s Notes.

2

Make the sushi rice: In a medium bowl, add the tamari, rice vinegar, and maple syrup, if using. Stir.

3

Add the rice and sesame seeds. Mix well and set aside.

4

Make the edamame and asparagus: In a medium bowl, mix together the tamari, vinegar, syrup, ginger, garlic, and sesame seed oil, if using.

5

Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and add the sauce. Stir in the edamame and asparagus and saute for 3 to 5 minutes until the asparagus is tender. Set aside.

6

Assemble your sushi bowl: In two medium-large bowls, divide the sushi rice, edamame and asparagus mixture (along with any extra sauce), carrots, and cucumber.

7

Sprinkle green onion and cilantro over top of each bowl.

8

Drizzle wasabi mayo on top. Sprinkle nori sheet crumbles on top.

Chef's Notes

Substitutions
Substitute any vegetables you’d like for the vegetables listed in the recipe.

Use organic quinoa or millet in place of rice.

Sugar-free
Use date paste in place of maple syrup.

Prep Ahead
Prepare the wasabi mayo ahead of time and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days (needs to be used within 5 days).

Prepare the edamame and asparagus ahead of time and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Make the sushi rice ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 30 days.

Where to find nori sheets and wasabi
Typically you’ll find these items in the ethnic food section of your grocery store.

Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Ingredients

Wasabi Mayo
 8 oz organic tofu (firm or extra firm, cubed into 1” pieces)
 2 tbsp lemon juice
 2 tsp organic apple cider vinegar
 ½ tsp mustard powder
 2 tsp pure maple syrup (or date paste, see Chef’s Notes)
 ½ tsp salt (optional)
 1 tsp wasabi powder (or paste, wasabi only on ingredient label)
Sushi Rice
 3 cups organic black rice (or short grain brown rice, cooked)
 2 tbsp organic tamari (reduced-sodium, or coconut aminos)
 1 tbsp organic rice vinegar
 1 tbsp pure maple syrup (or date paste, link in directions)
 1 tbsp sesame seeds (black or white)
Edamame and Asparagus
 2 tbsp organic tamari (reduced-sodium, or coconut aminos)
 1 tbsp sherry vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
 1 tbsp pure maple syrup (or date paste, link in directions)
 1 tbsp fresh ginger (minced)
 1 tbsp garlic (fresh ginger)
 ½ tsp sesame seed oil (optional)
 1 tsp sesame seeds
 1 cup organic edamame (shelled)
 1 cup asparagus (cut into 1” pieces)
Sushi Bowl
 1 cup carrots (shredded)
 1 cup cucumbers (thinly sliced or chopped)
 ¼ cup green onion (sliced)
 ¼ cup cilantro (optional, chopped)
 1 toasted nori sheet (crumbled into pieces)

Directions

1

Make the wasabi mayo: Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until super creamy. Taste and adjust with more wasabi, ¼ teaspoon at a time until you reach your desired spiciness. See Chef’s Notes.

2

Make the sushi rice: In a medium bowl, add the tamari, rice vinegar, and maple syrup, if using. Stir.

3

Add the rice and sesame seeds. Mix well and set aside.

4

Make the edamame and asparagus: In a medium bowl, mix together the tamari, vinegar, syrup, ginger, garlic, and sesame seed oil, if using.

5

Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and add the sauce. Stir in the edamame and asparagus and saute for 3 to 5 minutes until the asparagus is tender. Set aside.

6

Assemble your sushi bowl: In two medium-large bowls, divide the sushi rice, edamame and asparagus mixture (along with any extra sauce), carrots, and cucumber.

7

Sprinkle green onion and cilantro over top of each bowl.

8

Drizzle wasabi mayo on top. Sprinkle nori sheet crumbles on top.

Vegan Sushi Bowl with Wasabi Mayo