Vegan Spicy Tuna Roll with Chickpea Tuna
This Vegan Spicy Tuna roll is a vegan take on the classic sushi that brings together savory and spicy chickpea tuna made of hearty chickpeas, tangy chopped pickles, capers for a salty finish, with a kick of sriracha, and creamy vegan mayo. A generous drizzle of lemon juice imparts a zesty tang that perfectly complements the sweetness of red onion. Encased in a blanket of nori sheets followed by sushi rice, tomatoes, avocados, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, this vegan spicy tuna roll will satisfy your sushi cravings while offering a unique plant-based twist.
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Why You’ll love this Vegan Spicy Tuna Roll Recipe
Versatile: Using chickpeas as a tuna substitute, you can create delectable sandwiches, wraps, and rolls, including this mouthwatering spicy tuna roll.
Nutritious & Healthy: An excellent source of plant-based protein (chickpea & nori sheets), fiber and other essential nutrients.
Caters to various dietary preferences: An appealing solution for those sushi lovers following a plant-based / vegan lifestyle. Not only does this recipe cater to a plant-based diet, but it also aligns with various dietary preferences such as gluten-free, keto, and paleo.
Easy to Make & Packed with Flavor: This Vegan Spicy Tuna Roll is a great option when you get in a sushi mood. It comes together in no time and is bursting with flavor.
Requires No Fancy Ingredients or Equipment: It is easy to make this sushi roll without a sushi mat. However, you can easily find a sushi-making kit online if you aren’t confident about your rolling skills.
How to make Spicy Tuna Roll
While a traditional spicy tuna roll typically contains raw fish, as a vegan alternative, you can create a delicious and satisfying version using chickpea tuna. Here’s how to make spicy tuna rolls at home.
Prepare the Chickpea Tuna
Let’s prepare the spicy chickpea tuna first. Finely chop your pickles, onion, and capers and add them to a shallow dish with the rest of your chickpea tuna ingredients. Use a fork to mash the chickpeas together with the rest of your ingredients.
Cook the Sushi Rice
Cook the sushi rice according to the package directions, then let it cool to room temperature. If you are in a rush, you can spread the rice on a plate and place it in the fridge.
Assemble vegan spicy tuna Roll
Assemble the sushi by spreading your rice out onto ¾ of your nori sheet. Add in your spicy chickpea tuna, sliced tomatoes, sliced avocado, and sesame seeds.
Roll the Sushi
Starting from the end with the toppings, tightly roll the nori sheet over the filling. Wet the end of the nori sheet with a little water to seal it together.
Slice and Serve
Slice the sushi roll using a sharp knife and serve with soy sauce!
Spicy Tuna Roll Recipe Tips
- You can use a sushi mat if you prefer, but you can also just use your hands and roll it up just like a burrito!
- Use a food processor to make the chickpea tuna to save time. You can also mash with a potato masher or using the back of a fork.
- Feel free to experiment with different vegetables and fillings. Carrots, cucumbers, or bell peppers can add a refreshing crunch to your rolls. Or add in microgreens or onions.
Allergies/Substitutions:
- Instead of vegan mayo, you can use my cashew sriracha mayo recipe (if you don’t have nut allergies) for an extra kick of flavor.
- Use brown sushi rice for extra fiber and nutrients.
- Add some pesto inside your rolls for a fun twist.
- Instead of dunking in soy sauce, try drizzling on some sriracha mayo!
- Swap pickles with jalapenos.
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Vegan Spicy Tuna Roll
Ingredients
For the Spicy Tuna
- 1 can chickpeas
- 1/2 cup chopped pickles
- 1/2 diced red onion
- 2 tbsp chopped capers
- 2 tsp sriracha
- 2 tbsp vegan mayo
- 1 lemon juice
- 2 nori sheets shredded
For the Rolls
- 4 cups cooked sushi rice
- 8 nori sheets
- 3 tomatoes sliced
- 2 avocados
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- First, make your chickpea tuna. Finely chop your pickles, onion, and capers and add them into a shallow dish along with the rest of your chickpea tuna ingredients. Use a fork to mash the chickpeas together with the rest of your ingredients.
- Cook your sushi rice according to the package directions, then let it cool to room temperature. If you are in a rush, you can spread the rice out on a plate and place it in the fridge.
- Assemble your sushi by spreading your rice out onto ¾ of your nori sheet. Add in your spicy chickpea tuna, sliced tomatoes, sliced avocado, and sesame seeds.
- Roll up your sushi and wet the end of the nori sheet so it sticks together.
- Slice and enjoy!