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sweet potato roll sushi

Sweet Potato Roll Sushi

This quick and delicious sweet potato roll sushi recipe features roasted sweet potatoes, creamy avocado, and sushi rice, all wrapped up in nori. It's a simple and satisfying vegetarian dish perfect for a nutritious lunch, dinner, or snack!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 321
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium sweet potato, cut into strips
  • 1 cup sushi rice
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 nori sheets
  • 1 avocado, cut into strips
  • sesame seeds for garnish
  • soy sauce for serving
  • spicy mayo optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Peel and cut the sweet potato into strips, coat with oil, and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
  3. Rinse sushi rice and cook according to package instructions. Once cooked, mix with rice vinegar and salt; allow to cool slightly.
  4. On a bamboo sushi mat, place a nori sheet shiny side down.
  5. Wet your hands and spread about 1/2 cup of sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving a small border at the top.
  6. Lay strips of roasted sweet potato and avocado along the bottom of the rice-covered nori.
  7. Roll tightly, using the mat to help, and wet the top edge to seal.
  8. Slice with a wet knife and serve with soy sauce and spicy mayo if desired.

Notes

Nutrition Information Source: Data from USDA FoodData Central Values are approximate and may vary based on specific brands and preparation methods.