smoky red lentil rainbow nori roll
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Foodie friends of the internet,
Today we're eating sushi rolls!
One of my favorite favorite things to eat in the whole wide world!
Of course, our sushi rolls are plant-based, so we're stuffing them with a bunch of fresh veggies and nutritious pulses!
If you read my previous post, the kidney bean chickpea pasta salad, or if you follow me on social media, you might have heard that I've teamed up with USA Pulses and Pulse Canada to promote and spread awareness of what pulses are.
Surprisingly not a lot of people have heard of the term, yet, I guarantee you have consumed them before.
What are pulses?
'Pulses' is the term given to the 'dry, edible seeds of plants in the legume family, which includes chickpeas, lentils, dry peas, and beans'...
See? You've been eating pulses all this time without even knowing it.
Benefits of pulses:
Consuming pulses has a ton of benefits. For one, pulses are super nutritious. They are a great form of protein and fiber - and if you are plant-based like I am, this is super beneficial to have added to your diet.
Pulses are also a sustainable crop, which is good for the environment. And they are affordable and super versatile. There are so many variety of pulses (you can see a ton of different ones here) that you won't get bored of eating pulses for a long time.
The half-cup habit:
Ever since learning about pulses I've committed to the 'half-cup habit'... which is basically a campaign to get people to eat half a cup of pulses (lentils, chickpeas, dry peas, beans of your choice!) just three times a week!
Even the USDA has stated that consuming this amount of pulses a week can benefit your health, so lately whenever I create a recipe I am trying to incorporate pulses and making sure it includes at least half a cup!
join the half-cup habit with me:
If you are looking for a way to enjoy healthier foods, then the half cup habit is an easy and convenient way to start that journey.
The Pulses.org website has a recipes tab that features a tonnn of recipes that contain at least half-cup of pulses to get you started...
And you can even sign up for free on their website to receive the recipes directly to your inbox along with easy meal prepping tips, a digital cook book, and a few other freebies.
You can learn more about this via this link.
Let's talk about the smoky lentil sushi nori roll:
So, back to the sushi.
Since I've been consuming pulses for a few weeks now, I wanted to get creative and find a fun way to incorporate the half-cup habit, and I was also craving sushi... so...
Enter - smoky red lentil rainbow nori roll!
This smoky red lentil rainbow nori roll contains half a cup of pulses per serving, obviously, and tastes delicious.
I love the combination of the smoky red lentils with the fresh veggies.
I also added mango slices because I'm a huge fan of sweet and savory foods combined - I think it helps balance out the salty flavor of the lentils. But if you are not a fan of that combo, feel free to leave it out.
Veggie nori rolls are so versatile because really, you can add or remove whatever veggies you want. If you don't have a specific veggie, leave it out or swap it out for something you do have in the fridge at the moment.
Anyway, hope you guys enjoy this smoky red lentil nori roll friends!
Until next time!
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with love + gratitude,
Jen ♥
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smoky red lentil rainbow nori sushi roll
Delicious smoky red lentil rainbow nori roll stuffed with fresh veggies topped with a tasty mock eel sauce.
- Yield: 4 nori rolls 1x
Ingredients
Smoky Red Lentil Pate:
- 1 cup dry red lentils
- 2 cups veg broth
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (2g)
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic and onion power (2g each)
*makes around 2 cups cooked
for nori roll:
- 4 sheets of dry nori
- 2 cups of sprouts (alfalfa, broccoli)
- 3 to 4 loose cups of mixed greens
- 1 – 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 – 2 avocados, sliced
- 1 cup sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup fine chopped parsley
- 1 thinly sliced cucumber
- 1 fresh mango or around 1 cup frozen (optional)
- sauerkraut (optional)
for mock eel sauce:
- 2 tablespoons tamari sauce
- 1 tablespoon agave
Instructions
- Prepare the smoky red lentils. Bring 2 cups of veg broth and 2 cups of water to a boil (takes about 3 to 5 minutes), lower the heat, add lentils and gently stir. Continue to cook lentils in a gentle simmer on low/medium heat with a lid slightly tilted. Add spices and stir to combine. Continue to cook until most of the water has evaporated and the lentils are thick (should not be runny). Set aside.
- Prepare the fillings. Chop and slice all veggies as needed. Set aside.
- Prepare the mock eel sauce by adding tamari sauce and agave in a small bowl and mixing to combine.
- Once lentils are ready and have cooled down a bit, let’s stuff the roll! Place a nori sheet on top of a sushi mat (you can also use a piece of parchment paper if you don’t have a rolling mat).. and begin layering your roll preferably in the following order: mixed greens (use about one cup), sprouts, 1/2 cup of red lentils (per roll) and then you can begin adding the rest of the veggies: tomatoes, avocados, green onions, cucumbers, fresh parsley, and optional mangoes and sauerkraut. Note: Make sure to stack everything on top of each other (as pictured) and not spread across the nori sheet or else it’s going to be very difficult to roll.
- Let’s get ready to roll! Using the mat for support, lift the nori sheet edge closest to you up and over the filling. Use the mat to compress and mold the roll even further. Continue rolling until you’ve rolled all the way. Using a really sharp knife slice the roll. Continue until all fillings have been used up – should make 4 sushi rolls.
- Serve immediately with mock eel sauce and/or chipotle mayo.
Notes
- Mangoes are optional but I find it super tasty with this red lentil roll because it adds a delicious sweet flavor which balances out the salty/savory ingredients. If you’re not a fan of sweet and savory together, then maybe leave out mangoes.
- This recipe makes 4 servings with 1/2 cup of pulses in each serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nori roll
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