Quinoa Brown Rice Sushi Recipe

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Quinoa Brown Rice Sushi
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Ingredients
9
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Nutrition
358
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. 1. Place the rice, quinoa, and 3 cups water into a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions. (You can also cook the rice and quinoa in 3 cups water in a pressure cooker for 15 minutes).
  2. 2. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil and cook the carrots until softened, about 30 seconds. Drain and rinse them under cold water.
  3. 3. Unroll a bamboo sushi mat on a work surface and put a sheet of nori on it. Wet your hands and divide the rice into 4 equal portions. Divide one portion into 4 small, firm balls and press them evenly onto the nori, covering the entire sheet with a thin layer of grains. Evenly spread one-quarter of the bean curd, one quarter of the carrots, one-quarter of the cucumbers, and one quarter of the avocado in the center of the rice. Using the mat as a guide, roll the topped nori tightly and evenly into a sushi roll, wetting the edges of the nori sheet with water if necessary, so it sticks together at the seam. Repeat three more times with the remaining nori, rice, and vegetables.
  4. 4. Slice the rolls into 1 1/2-inch-thick pieces with a sharp, wet knife and transfer them to a serving platter. Garnish with cilantro and pickled ginger.
  5. Quinoa originated in the Andean region of South America, where it has been a highly valued food for thousands of years. It is usually identified as a grain, but actually it is the seed of the Chenopodium quinoa plant, and is related to beets and chard. Quinoa is a great source of magnesium, which is beneficial for blood pressure, heart health, and energy production. It is remarkable for its high amount of protein, which is unusually complete for a plant source in that it includes all nine essential amino acids. Quinoa is a good food to eat for balancing blood sugar; where other refined, low-protein grains contain high amounts of starch that can upset the blood sugar balance, quinoa helps keep blood sugar levels steady.
  6. From Dr. Mao's Secrets of Longevity Cookbook: Eat to Thrive, Live Long, and Be Healthy by Dr. Mao Shing Ni. Text copyright © 2012 by Dr. Mao Shing Ni; photography copyright © by Philip Dixon. Published by Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 358.46 Kcal (1501 kJ)
Calories from fat 165.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.35g 28%
Sodium 23.07mg 1%
Potassium 749.66mg 16%
Total Carbs 39.41g 13%
Sugars 2.01g 8%
Dietary Fiber 11.12g 44%
Protein 12.18g 24%
Vitamin C 16.1mg 27%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 112.8mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 105.15 Kcal (440 kJ)
Calories from fat 48.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.38g 28%
Sodium 6.77mg 1%
Potassium 219.91mg 16%
Total Carbs 11.56g 13%
Sugars 0.59g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3.26g 44%
Protein 3.57g 24%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 27%
Iron 0.8mg 15%
Calcium 33.1mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.9
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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