Vegetarian Sushi Bowl with Pickled Ginger and Sesame Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

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A deconstructed sushi bowl combining seasoned sushi rice with fresh vegetables, pickled ginger, and a nutty sesame dressing for a quick, popular meal. This Japanese-inspired sushi recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs sushi rice, rice vinegar, sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Prep: 15 min Serves 2 Japanese cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups cooked sushi rice
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 medium, diced cucumber
1 medium, julienned carrot
1 medium, sliced avocado
1/4 cup pickled ginger
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp sesame seeds
2 tbsp sliced green onions
optional, to taste wasabi paste

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp salt; stir until dissolved. Gently fold this seasoning mixture into 2 cups cooked sushi rice while warm and allow it to cool.
Step 2: In a large serving bowl, arrange 1/2 medium diced cucumber, 1 medium julienned carrot, and 1 medium sliced avocado over the cooled sushi rice.
Step 3: Drizzle 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil evenly over the bowl.
Step 4: Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 tbsp sliced green onions on top.
Step 5: Add 1/4 cup pickled ginger on the side and optionally serve with wasabi paste for an extra kick.
Step 6: Mix gently before eating to combine flavors and enjoy this quick, fresh sushi-inspired bowl.