Tofu Sushi Rolls with Quinoa

Name: Tofu Sushi Rolls with Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 15 oz. firm tofu; 1 tablespoon low sodium gluten free tamari; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; Pinch salt; 1 cup quinoa; 2 cups water; 4 tablespoons brown rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons low sodium gluten free tamari; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons low sodium gluten free tamari; 2 tablespoons brown rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 6 nori sheets; 12 strips of red pepper

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These vegan Tofu Sushi Rolls with Quinoa are sweet and savory - perfect for a weeknight meal.

Tofu Sushi Rolls on a plate with dipping sauce.

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"I would never have thought to use quinoa in sushi rolls, but after making this recipe, I don't want them any other way! Thanks for the recipe! - Nicole"

Quinoa has always been a grain of choice for me. It is easy to make and it is high in protein. It is one of those grains that I like to include in a salad or use in place of rice.

Lately, I have been eating tofu and veggies wrapped in nori sheets in place of bread. So instead of making more wraps with nori, I thought some Tofu Sushi Rolls with Quinoa were in order.

Vegan sushi rolls are one of those easy go-to vegan meals that I like to make when I want something quick, healthy, and filling. They are like fresh Vegetable Summer Rolls because I always have nori sheets and rice paper wraps in my pantry, so I can whip them up in no time.

Another vegan sushi recipe is my Baked Tofu Temaki Sushi.

Tamari and sesame oil are two ingredients that I love to cook tofu with. They both add a lot of flavors, so I always have them in my pantry. For these vegan sushi rolls, I used a sweet dipping sauce with sugar.

Have you had quinoa for breakfast? Try my Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl or my Chocolate Quinoa Bowl. They taste like porridge but with quinoa.

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❤️ Why You'll Love Them
🧾 Ingredients
🔪 Instructions
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👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
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❤️ Why You'll Love Them

They are quick, healthy, and filling.
Made with tofu cooked in tamari and sesame oil, they are savory and flavorful.
Made with quinoa, they are a nice alternative to sushi rolls made with rice.

🧾 Ingredients

Tofu

Firm tofu: I used firm tofu packed in water found in the refrigerated section of the grocery store. You could also use extra firm tofu.
Tamari: I like to use low-sodium gluten-free tamari because I like to control the amount of sodium. You could also use soy sauce, liquid aminos, or coconut aminos.
Toasted sesame oil: Adds a nutty flavor.
Salt: Enhances flavors.

Quinoa

Quinoa: I like to buy quinoa in the bulk section of the grocery store. Make sure to thoroughly rinse it first.
Brown rice vinegar: Adds a tangy flavor. You could also use apple cider vinegar.
Sugar: Adds sweetness like you get with sushi rice.
Tamari: I like to use low-sodium gluten-free tamari because I like to control the amount of sodium. You could also use soy sauce, liquid aminos, or coconut aminos.

Sweet Dipping Sauce

Brown rice vinegar: Adds a tangy flavor. You could also use apple cider vinegar.
Sugar: Adds sweetness. You could also use maple syrup, agave syrup, or your favorite sweetener.
Tamari: I like to use low-sodium gluten-free tamari because I like to control the amount of sodium. You could also use soy sauce, liquid aminos, or coconut aminos.
Toasted sesame oil: Adds a nutty flavor.

Sushi Rolls

Nori sheets: I like to buy nori sheets with perforated edges for easier slicing.
Red bell pepper: Adds a sweet crunchy bite. You could use avocado or cucumber instead.

To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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🔪 Instructions

Step 1: Add tamari, sugar, and rice vinegar to a saucepan. Heat until sugar dissolves.

Step 2: Add water and rinsed quinoa to a saucepan. Bring water to a boil.

Step 3: Cook until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Add tamari mixture.

Step 4: Stir to combine.

Collage photo of tofu added to a pan with tamari and sesame oil, then being fried in a pan. Quinoa laid out on a nori sheet, then layered with tofu and red pepper strips.

Step 5: Drain and press tofu. Slice tofu into squares. Add to a skillet along with tamari, sesame oil.

Step 6: Cook until browned and slightly crispy.

Step 7: Lay a nori sheet on a cutting board with perforated edges going vertically. Spread quinoa on top, leaving a ½"uncovered.

Step 8: Layer strips of tofu and red pepper on top.

Collage photo showing sushi being rolled, then sauce mixed in a small bowl with whisk.

Step 9: Tightly roll the nori sheet away from you.

Step 10: Wet the exposed edge so that it sticks together.

Step 11: Slice with a serrated knife. Repeat with the rest of the sushi rolls.

Step 12: Mix dipping sauce in a small bowl, heating if necessary to dissolve sugar.

💭 Tips

If you buy your quinoa in bulk, make sure to thoroughly rinse the quinoa. It contains saponins, which give a soapy or bitter taste when not rinsed.
If you buy packaged quinoa, make sure it says that it has been rinsed before packaging.
If you press the quinoa down with a spoon, the quinoa will stay in place making it easier to roll the sushi and slice it.

👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

Can you make sushi with tofu?

Tofu makes a great filling for sushi. It adds a filling protein. When it's cooked in tamari and sesame oil, as I did for this tofu sushi rolls recipe, it also adds flavor.