Brown Rice Quinoa Sushi Rolls Recipe

Craving a healthy, delicious, and fun meal the whole family can enjoy? These Brown Rice & Quinoa Sushi Rolls are the perfect solution! I've perfected a streamlined recipe that combines the nutty goodness of brown rice with the protein boost of quinoa, creating light yet satisfying sushi rolls. Kids will love helping to roll these up, and you can customize the fillings to your heart's content! This recipe uses readily available ingredients and easily makes enough for 24-32 pieces (4 nori sheets). Get ready for a culinary adventure!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 336.8 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Brown Rice Quinoa Sushi Rolls

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How to Make Brown Rice Quinoa Sushi Rolls

  1. Combine 1 cup brown rice, ½ cup quinoa, and 1 ¼ cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40-45 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed.
  2. While the rice and quinoa are cooking, prepare your fillings. Dice 1 cucumber, ½ cup shredded carrot, and 1 ripe avocado into sushi-friendly pieces.
  3. Once the rice and quinoa mixture has cooled slightly, gently mix in 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  4. Lay out a sheet of nori seaweed, shiny side down, on a bamboo sushi rolling mat.
  5. Spread a thin, even layer of the rice and quinoa mixture over the nori, leaving about 1 inch of space at the top edge.
  6. Arrange your chosen fillings (cucumber, carrot, and avocado are suggested) in a line across the center of the rice.
  7. Using the bamboo mat, gently lift the bottom edge of the nori over the filling and begin rolling tightly.
  8. Moisten the top edge of the nori with a little water to seal the roll.
  9. Continue rolling until you have a tight cylinder.
  10. Using a sharp knife dipped in water, cut the roll into 6 or 8 pieces.
  11. Repeat steps 4-9 with the remaining nori sheets.
  12. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade sushi rolls!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

33g

Fat

8g

Carbs

17g