Avocado Onigiri

Directions

  1. 1Wash the rice thoroughly.
  2. 2Add water to the pot with the washed rice.
  3. 3Cook the rice.
  4. 4Shred the carrot.
  5. 5Dice the shredded carrot.
  6. 6Dice the celery stalks.
  7. 7Dice the red onion.
  8. 8Mash the chickpeas and black beans in a bowl.
  9. 9Add the diced red onion to the mashed beans and chickpeas.
  10. 10Add the diced carrot and celery to the mixture.
  11. 11Squeeze lemon juice into the mixture.
  12. 12Add vegan mayonnaise to the mixture.
  13. 13Mix all the ingredients together.
  14. 14Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit.
  15. 15Slice one half of the avocado.
  16. 16Lay out plastic wrap on a surface.
  17. 17Spread a layer of cooked rice on the plastic wrap.
  18. 18Arrange the avocado slices on the rice.
  19. 19Place a scoop of the chickpea and black bean mixture on top of the avocado and rice.
  20. 20Gather the plastic wrap to form a ball, enclosing the ingredients.
  21. 21Shape the rice ball using your hands to ensure it is firm.
  22. 22Unwrap the onigiri and serve.

Ingredients

  • 4 cup cooked white rice
  • 1.5 tbsp sushi vinegar
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 cup chickpea
  • 0.5 cup black beans
  • 1 carrot
  • 3 celery stalks
  • 0.5 small red onion
  • 2 tbsp homemade silken tofu mayo
  • squeeze lemon
  • pinch salt

Equipment

potpeelerchopping boardknifemasherbowlspatulaice cream scoopplastic wrap

Tips

  • 100% wholesome, nutritious, and so well balanced with high plant protein, healthy fat, healthy carbs, and loads of fiber, vitamins and minerals
  • To go friendly, packs up nicely in a lunch box, picnic etc and keeps well in the fridge for a day
  • Delicious to the taste buds as well as to the eyes