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    Home » Recipes » Vegan

    Vegan Sushi with Gardein Crabless Cakes

    April 14, 2016 by LaKita 10 Comments

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    Vegan Sushi -Food Blogger Simply LaKita shares a vegan version of a California Roll. This recipe is so easy to make with the help of Gardein Crabless Cakes. 

    Vegan Sushi -Food Blogger Simply LaKita shares a vegan version of a California Roll. This recipe is so easy to make with the help of Gardein Crabless Cakes. simplylakita.com #vegan #sushi

    This post is sponsored by Gardein, but all opinions are my own. 

    If your weeknights are anything like mine then you probably often find yourself very short on time when it comes to making dinner to feed your hungry family.

    And…

    If you need to make a vegan meal in hurry then I am happy to suggest that you give the Gardein products a try.

    I have been using a few of the Gardein options since becoming vegan and they are simple, delicious, and the perfect appetizer or main dish.  One of my favorite products is these Crabless Cakes. Quite some time ago I was able to find these in the freezer section of my local Publix grocery store and being a lover of crab cakes prior to becoming vegan, you already know that I HAD to give these a try and I have found them to be the perfect meatless substitute that is also easy to make and quite tasty.

    I prepare these by baking them in the oven on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 450 degrees F. for 6 minutes and then turning them over and allowing them to cook for an additional 6 minutes, or until they are crispy and golden brown. Once I remove them from the oven, then I will place them on top of a salad, pair them with a few sides, or whip up a quick sauce and enjoy them by themselves.

    However tonight I decided to use them to make some Vegan Sushi.

    Vegan Sushi

    LaKita Anderson
    Vegan Sushi -Food Blogger Simply LaKita shares a vegan version of a California Roll. This recipe is so easy to make with the help of Gardein Crabless Cakes.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2
    Calories 263 kcal

    Equipment

    • sushi rolling mat (covered with plastic wrap)

    Ingredients
      

    • Gardein Mini Crabless Cakes prepared and chopped
    • 1 cup prepared sushi rice
    • 1 cucumber, sliced thinly
    • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
    • toasted nori (seaweed wrap)
    • toasted sesame seeds
    • soy sauce
    • wasabi paste or powder
    • spicy mayo (1 Tablespoon vegan mayo plus 1 teaspoon sriracha)

    Instructions
     

    • First, you will need to prepare the sushi rice, Gardein Mini Crabless Cakes, slice the veggies, and prepare the spicy mayo.
    • Next using your sushi rolling mat that has been covered in plastic wrap, place a sheet of nori smooth side down on the mat and spread a generous amount of sushi rice onto the nori sheet. Wet your fingertips and spread the rice evenly over the entire surface of the nori.
    • Flip the rice covered piece of nori over so the rice is facing down and place your fillings across the center of your nori lengthwise making sure not to overfill.
    • Start rolling your sushi using the matt to firmly keep the roll in place. Apply some pressure to make the roll tight and keep in mind that if the roll is not tight enough, it will be difficult to cut.
    • Once the vegan sushi is complete, sprinkle it with some sesame seeds, cut it evenly into 1-inch pieces, and enjoy with wasabi, soy sauce, and spicy vegan mayo.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 263kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 691mgFiber: 9gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 255IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg

    *All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.

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    Vegan Sushi -Food Blogger Simply LaKita shares a vegan version of a California Roll. This recipe is so easy to make with the help of Gardein Crabless Cakes. simplylakita.com #vegan #sushi

    Vegan Sushi -Food Blogger Simply LaKita shares a vegan version of a California Roll. This recipe is so easy to make with the help of Gardein Crabless Cakes. simplylakita.com #vegan #sushi
    Got any comments, questions, or other ideas for Vegan Sushi? Share them in the comments below!


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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Nettie Moore

      April 15, 2016 at 9:24 am

      I love sushi! Looks delicious! Nettie

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      • admin

        April 15, 2016 at 2:51 pm

        Thank you so much Nettie! I love sushi too 🙂

        Reply
        • Liz

          May 16, 2021 at 9:48 am

          5 stars
          I made something almost exacy the same yesterday! Great minds... Anyway, I'd only just discovered the crab cakes existed. The only difference was I fried the cakes to add crunch. And I had some kite hill cream cheese, I used to love crab rangoon.
          People should try this recipe it's delicious and easy to make!

          Reply
          • LaKita

            May 17, 2021 at 7:46 am

            Thank you Liz! Your version sounds delicious, love that you fried the crab cakes!

            Reply
    2. Tamara

      April 15, 2016 at 10:57 am

      I'm impressed with your photographer of this creation! And the creation itself.

      Reply
      • admin

        April 15, 2016 at 2:54 pm

        Aww...Thank you so much! I take that as a huge compliment coming from a professional photographer such as yourself 🙂

        Reply
    3. Sonya

      April 16, 2016 at 4:34 pm

      Those sushi rolls look delicious! I've always been to afraid to try making my own sushi, but I've wanted to do it for a long time. I need to get over my fear and try it out one day.

      Reply
      • admin

        April 18, 2016 at 4:26 pm

        Thank you! Yes you have to get over that and give it a try. It really isn't hard at all 🙂

        Reply
    4. Akaleistar

      April 18, 2016 at 8:29 pm

      That looks really good! What a great vegan option 🙂

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      • admin

        April 20, 2016 at 10:02 am

        Thank you 🙂

        Reply

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