Photo: Erik Putz
Make tonight sushi night! Let kids customize their own rolls with this small but mighty seed that's packed with protein, iron and amino acids.
3 cups cooked quinoa
1/3 cup vegan mayonnaise, such as Hellman's
2 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
4 sheets nori (seaweed)
1/4 cup vegan caviar, such as Ikea Sjörapport (optional)
1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 mini cucumbers, quartered lengthwise
1 cup matchstick carrots
low-sodium soy sauce, (optional)
pickled ginger, (optional)
Combine quinoa with mayo and vinegar in a large bowl.
Spoon 1 tbsp caviar (if using) in a horizontal line in centre of quinoa. Arrange a row of avocado slices over caviar, followed by peppers, cucumbers and carrots.
Protein 8g, Carbohydrates 42g, Fat 24g, Fibre 9g, Sodium 290mg.
Originally published in the Today’s Parent January/February 2021 issue. Photo by Erik Putz.