Midi Market Veggie Sushi Rolls with Miso Glaze
Colorful sushi rolls featuring seasonal Brussels market vegetables, wrapped in rice and brushed with a sweet-savory miso glaze, inspired by creative street food. This japanese-inspired asian ready in about 30 minutes pairs cooked sushi rice, nori sheets, medium, julienned cucumber for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked sushi rice
- 4 nori sheets
- 1/2 medium, julienned cucumber
- 1/2 medium, julienned carrot
- 4 spears, blanched and sliced asparagus
- 1 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tsp mirin
- 1/2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1/4 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk miso paste, mirin, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth to create glaze.
- Step 2: Place a nori sheet shiny-side down on a bamboo sushi mat. Spread 1/2 cup cooked sushi rice evenly over nori, leaving 1 inch at the top.
- Step 3: Arrange cucumber, carrot, and asparagus in a line across the rice. Roll tightly using the mat, pressing gently to seal.
- Step 4: Slice rolls into 1-inch pieces. Brush with miso glaze and serve immediately with extra glaze for dipping.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Midi Market Veggie Sushi Rolls with Miso Glaze take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (25 min prep + 5 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Midi Market Veggie Sushi Rolls with Miso Glaze?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep cooked sushi rice from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Midi Market Veggie Sushi Rolls with Miso Glaze?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Midi Market Veggie Sushi Rolls with Miso Glaze for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Midi Market Veggie Sushi Rolls with Miso Glaze?
Japanese asian like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Best recipe I've made this month.
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 5-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
