Vegetable Sushi

Serves 6

Ingredients

• 1 large head cauliflower (or 3-4 cups pre-riced fresh cauliflower)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon wheat-free tamari
• 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• for the sushi:
• 4 – 6 nori sheets
• Bamboo rolling mat optional
• 1 small carrot julienned
• 1/2 medium cucumber julienned
• 1/2 red pepper julienned
• 1/2 cup shredded cabbage

Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside. Remove the stem from the cauliflower, then chop it into florets. In batches, add the florets to a food processor and process until a “rice” texture is formed. Transfer the cauliflower rice to the baking sheet and repeat with the remaining florets. Drizzle the rice with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then roast in the oven for about 30 minutes, stirring every ten minutes. While the cauliflower is still hot, transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Add the tamari, vinegar and ginger. Stir vigorously, almost squishing the mixture together, until it becomes sticky. When ready to assemble the sushi, place one nori sheet onto a flat surface. Add 1/3 cup of the riced cauliflower to the sheet and spread it onto the sheet, leaving about 1/2″ space at the end farthest from you. Lay the veggies down on the mixture. Lift the edge of the nori (or mat if using) that is closest to you with your thumbs, holding the filling ingredients in place with your middle fingers. Roll the nori over the ingredients, pulling back and tightening it after each rollover. Wet the uncovered edge and roll through. Gently squeeze the sushi roll (or rolled mat) to secure all the ingredients. Place the rolls in the fridge while you assemble the rest of your sushi. When ready to serve, remove them from the fridge and slice each roll into 8 pieces, using a sharp, wet knife.