Easy Muffin Tin Sushi (vegan, gluten-free)

vegan muffin tin sushi on a beige napkin

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Easy Muffin Tin Sushi (vegan, gluten-free)

My vegan, easy muffin tin sushi is perfect for easy lunches and snacks on the go. It is gluten-free, oil-free, and packed with whole grains.

Prep Time10

Cook Time50

Total Time1

Course: WFPB Snacks & Appetizers

Cuisine: Asian

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Servings: sushi "muffins"

Author: Camilla

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked short-grain brown rice
2 tablespoons 30 mL vinegar (rice vinegar, apple cider vinegar, white vinegar)
2 teaspoons 10 mL soy sauce (or liquid aminos, or coconut aminos)
1 and 1/2 teaspoons cane sugar see below for options
1 teaspoon powdered wasabi see notes for options
2 sheets squares nori (seaweed paper)
3/4 shelled edamame cooked and cooled according to package
1/2 cup peeled shredded carrots (about 1 medium carrot)
1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 small green onions thinly sliced
2 teaspoons white or black sesame seeds

Instructions

Prepare the brown rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl or cup, whisk together vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, wasabi, and 1 tablespoon hot water Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Transfer cooked rice to a large bowl. Drizzle with vinegar mixture, stirring to combine. Cool 10 minutes and then stir in edamame, carrots, bell pepper and green onions.
Fold the nori sheets into quarters, pressing along fold lines. Unfold and cut into quarters. Center 1 square over each prepared cup (do not push down into cup).
Place about 1/2 cup of rice mixture in middle of nori square, pressing nori and rice mixture into the muffin cup. Repeat with with remaining rice and nori. Sprinkle tops with sesame seeds.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until cold. Remove sushi pucks from muffin tin and serve, plain, or with any of the suggested toppings.

Notes

Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Wasabi: You can find small containers of wasabi powder (Japanese horseradish) in the Asian foods section of most well-stocked supermarkets. If you do not have it, feel free to add a pinch or splash or cayenne or hot sauce (e.g. sriracha).

Sweetener Options: Sushi rice typically has a small amount of sugar added. Feel free to use the sweetener of your choice, even if it is unconventional. For example, coconut sugar, maple syrup or agave nectar.

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