Vegetarian Nori Rolls
Nori seaweed sheets are filled with sticky rice and vegetables. The filling includes tofu, cucumber, avocado, and carrot. Serve with wasabi and pickled ginger for a Japanese-style snack.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 20, 2026Share
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Nori seaweed sheets are filled with sticky rice and vegetables. The filling includes tofu, cucumber, avocado, and carrot. Serve with wasabi and pickled ginger for a Japanese-style snack.
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Ingredients 11
2 cups uncooked short-grain white rice
2.25 cups water
0.25 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 ounces firm tofu, cut into 1/2 inch strips
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
4 sheets nori seaweed sheets
0.5 cucumber, julienned
0.5 avocado, julienned
1 small carrot, julienned
Instructions
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1
Soak 2 cups of uncooked short-grain white rice in 2.25 cups of water for 30 minutes.
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2
Mix 0.25 cup of soy sauce, 2 teaspoons of honey, and 1 teaspoon of minced garlic in a shallow dish. Marinate 3 ounces of firm tofu, cut into 1/2 inch strips, in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
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Boil the water and rice, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is thick and sticky. Mix the cooked rice with 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar in a large glass bowl.
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4
Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo mat. Spread 1/4 of the rice evenly over the nori, leaving about 1/2 inch at the top edge. Place 2 strips of marinated tofu, 2 strips of julienned cucumber, 2 strips of julienned avocado, and 2 strips of julienned carrot on top of the rice, near the bottom edge.
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Roll the nori tightly from the bottom using the mat. Moisten the top 1/2 inch with water to seal. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Slice the rolls into 1-inch thick pieces with a serrated knife.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 5
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 289 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 5g
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Saturated Fat 1g
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Sodium 734mg
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Total Carbohydrate 54g
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Dietary Fiber 4g
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Protein 8g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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