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Sushi Cups

Deliciously Customizable Sushi Cups for Healthy Snacking

Enjoy these Sushi Cups packed with fresh ingredients for a healthy snack that's quick to prepare.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup sushi rice Rinse well before cooking.
  • 1.25 cups water Use the correct rice-to-water ratio.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup finely chopped veggies Choose any raw veggies for versatility.
  • 1 cup steamed mukimame Substitute with regular edamame pods if needed.
  • 1 medium diced avocado Substitute with guacamole for added flavor.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sauce of your choice Soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos.
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise Use vegan mayo for a plant-based version.
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce Adjust the amount based on heat preference.
  • 1 teaspoon honey Maple syrup can be used as a vegan alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil Use toasted sesame oil for enhanced flavor.
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds Substitutable with regular sesame seeds.

Equipment

  • pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • silicone muffin tin
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sushi Cups
  1. In a medium pot, combine sushi rice with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until water is absorbed.
  2. Remove from heat and let rice cool for about 10 minutes. Press into muffin tin and refrigerate for 20 minutes to set.
  3. Mix chopped veggies, steamed mukimame, diced avocado, and your chosen sauce in a bowl until combined.
  4. Whisk mayo, Sriracha, honey, and sesame oil in a separate bowl until smooth. Adjust spice level as needed.
  5. Spoon veggie mixture into rice cups, drizzle with spicy mayo, and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 7gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These sushi cups can be prepared a day in advance and stored in an airtight container for freshness.

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