15 Plant-Based Recipes for Sushi Rolls and Bowls

Going out for sushi, or better yet, making it yourself at home, always makes for a fun time. The great thing about sushi is that there are tons of options for plant-based eaters.

With a base of seaweed and sweet and sour rice, any fresh veggies, tofu, and tempeh can be added to make beautiful sushi rolls, and they honestly aren’t too hard to master.

You might be more of a sushi traditionalist, which is great, or you might be willing to bend the rules and use the sushi basics to get creative. Here are 15 OGP recipes for sushi rolls and bowls.

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1. Sushi Bowl With Sesame-Crusted Tofu

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This Sushi Bowl With Sesame-Crusted Tofu by The Veginner’s Cookbook makes a delicious and filling lunch that is great to take to work, school, or a picnic. You can’t go wrong with veggies, tofu, or whatever you want on a bed of delicious rice. This recipe is also great to make if you don’t have the skill or patience to make your own sushi.

2. Mind-Blowing Watermelon Sushi

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You have to try this Mind-Blowing Watermelon Sushi by Amanda Logan. True alchemy occurs when watermelon is baked and then cured in a flavorsome broth. It is a freaky and delicious raw tuna copycat. You can prepare the watermelon the night before and let it do its thing in the fridge overnight.

3. Easy and Delicious Veggie Sushi Rolls

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Nourishing, filling, and delicious meal or snack. This recipe for Easy and Delicious Veggie Sushi Rolls by Lena Ropp is packed with nutrients, antioxidants, fiber, vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, and protein. Avocado gives a delicious and creamy texture to the sushi rolls and a great balance with the crunchy vegetables.

4. Veggie Dragon Roll

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Sushi. Is there anything better? While people normally associate sushi with raw fish, it lends itself well to a variety of vegetables, most notably the humble avocado. There is something so delicious about the combination of sushi rice, seaweed, and avocado with a little soy sauce to dip it in in this recipe for a Veggie Dragon Roll by Lindsay Clarke.

5. Tortilla Sushi Rolls With Rice and Vegetables

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These Tortilla Sushi Rolls With Rice and Vegetables by Yana Chistyakova are easy and quick to prepare. It is a cold dish that consists of rolling the rice and vegetable filling in Mexican wheat tortillas and nori seaweed. The seaweed adds flavor and makes the rolls look like a kind of sushi. We have filled them with avocado, roasted red pepper, pickles, and peas, in addition to rice, but you can choose any filling to your liking.

6. Sweet Potato Tempura Roll

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These Sweet Potato Tempura Rolls by Kirsten Kaminski are filled with delicious vegan cream cheese, crunchy veggies, and sweet potato tempura. The creamy avocado layers on the outside are what’s taking this roll to the next level. This Sweet Potato Tempura Roll is so easy to make and will quickly become one of your absolute favorites as it’s full of delicious flavor and texture.

7. Spicy “Tuna” Maki

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Did you know you can make vegan “tuna” from tomatoes? As crazy as it sounds, it’s incredibly delicious and can be found in this recipe for Spicy “Tuna” Maki by Kirsten Kaminski. Slightly cooked tomato flesh soaked in a flavorful fishy marinade works miracles, especially in combination with the other flavors of sushi. You really can veganize anything!

8. Rainbow Sushi Rolls

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In these Rainbow Sushi Rolls by Hannah Sunderani, sushi rice, nori, purple cabbage, carrot, kale, avocado, and alfalfa are rolled into a tightly packed sushi roll, with a tamari almond butter sauce to dip. Are you drooling yet? Making sushi at home may seem a bit daunting, but it’s super easy especially if you follow this recipe!

9. Deconstructed Sushi Bowl with Spicy Sriracha Dressing

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This Deconstructed Sushi Bowl with Spicy Sriracha Dressing by Sapana Chandra is made from all the ingredients commonly used to make plant-based sushi, but it doesn’t require any nori-rolling skills. It contains fresh mango for a delicate, sweet flavor; cucumber, carrots, and cabbage for crunch; avocado for creamy, healthy fat; and a spicy dressing for balanced heat. If you’d like to incorporate even more vegetables, replace the white or brown rice with cauliflower rice.

10. California Quinoa Rolls

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These healthy California Quinoa Rolls by Kimmy Murphy are a great and easy lunch to whip up within minutes. Avocado makes these rolls creamy and delicious, but feel free to add whatever vegetables you like!

11. Brown Rice Sushi Burritos

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Take your lunch to the next level with these surprisingly simple Brown Rice Sushi Burritos by Tori Cooper. Essentially they’re just unsliced sushi rolls but you can fill them with whatever you want and customize them to fit your style!

12. Pink Oyster Mushroom Maki Rolls

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These Pink Oyster Mushroom Maki Rolls by Kirsten Kaminski are the perfect pretty dinner/lunch to treat yourself, your friends, or your family! The beautiful pink is achieved with natural coloring from pink pitaya. Alternatively, you could be a bit more creative and opt for 3-4 different colors to make rainbow maki rolls, but that’s only if you’re feeling a bit extra!

13. Sushi Bowl

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Turn your next sushi craving into a bowl with this bright and flavorful Sushi Bowl by What the Health! This bowl is perfect for any sushi lover, and it includes a homemade peanut-ginger miso dressing that drizzles over to give this dish a kick!

14. Cauliflower Rice Sushi

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Making sushi is not as hard as you think. This Cauliflower Rice Sushi by Olivia Budgen is raw, vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free, and super tasty!

15. Deconstructed Sushi Bowl

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This recipe for Deconstructed Sushi Bowl by Caroline Ginolfi has all the flavors you’ll find in sushi, deconstructed in one bowl. It starts with a bed of sticky sushi rice, followed by avocado and fresh vegetables that are drizzled in a sweet umami sauce. A sprinkle of black sesame seeds for garnish adds just a touch more flavor and creates a lovely presentation. Enjoy this dish for lunch at home, or take it with you to work or school.

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