Vegetable Sushi Bowls

Ingredients

• •1 cup sushi rice
• •1 1/4 cups water
• •1 tbsp rice vinegar
• •1 tbsp sugar
• •1/2 tsp salt
• •1 ripe avocado, sliced
• •1/2 cucumber, julienned
• •1 small carrot, julienned
• •1 radish, thinly sliced
• •1/2 cup edamame, shelled (cooked)
• •2 tbsp soy sauce (for serving)
• •1 sheet nori, cut into strips (optional)
• •Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

2. 2

   Combine the rinsed rice and water in a pot and bring to a boil over medium heat.

3. 3

   Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.

4. 4

   While the rice is cooking, prepare the sushi vinegar by mixing rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until dissolved.

5. 5

   When the rice is done, fluff it with a fork and stir in the sushi vinegar. Let it cool slightly.

6. 6

   In a bowl, layer the sushi rice as a base, then arrange the sliced avocado, cucumber, carrot, radish, and edamame on top.

7. 7

   Drizzle with soy sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Garnish with nori strips for added flavor. Enjoy!