Hearts of Palm Sushi Rolls (vegan)
Hearts of palm make a perfect fish substitute in vegan sushi because the texture is delicate and flaky, similar to cooked fish, crab, and other shellfish. This vegan sushi roll recipe blends hearts of palm with horseradish, a common seafood condiment. The result is a vegan maki filling that is light and flaky with a taste reminiscent of the sea! Enjoy these Hearts of Palm Sushi Rolls!
Sushi intimidated me for years…it wasn’t until the sheer boredom of COVID lockdown that we attempted to make vegan sushi rolls at home. And boy are we excited to add this cuisine to our repertoire!
These hearts of palm rolls a reminiscent crab sushi rolls or California rolls.
What are Hearts of Palm?
Hearts of palm are the edible inner core of certain species of palm trees. They taste most similar to artichoke hearts or asparagus: mild in taste and flaky in texture.
Hearts of palm are a versatile ingredient that are also nutrient dense: they are low in calories and fat, high in protein and fiber, and high in other minerals like potassium and zinc.
While fresh hearts of palm are hard to find, canned hearts of palm can be found in any grocery store in the canned vegetable section.
Ingredients
- hearts of palm: the star of this sushi, hearts of palm bring a delicate, flaky texture, reminiscent of fish
- vegan mayonaise: adds the creaminess and binds the filling
- sriracha: for a spicy kick
- celery & onion: commonly used in seafood dishes, these veggie staples add flavor and crunch to the flaky hearts of palm
- horseradish: The secret ingredient! Horseradish is a common condiment in seafood dishes, and using just a touch gives the recipe a seafood flavor.
- avocado or cucumber: optional additions to rolls.
- sesame seeds: optional, but adds texture to outside of roll.
How to Make Heart of Palm Sushi Rolls
- Dry hearts of palm: I like to squeeze them over the sink to get the water out.
- Combine hearts of palm, vegan mayo, sriracha, celery, onions, and horseradish in small food processor.
- Blend until chopped finely but not mushy consistency.
- Scoop 1 large spoonful of filling onto rice/seaweed, and spread evenly across. Add avocado or cucumber slices (optional).
- Roll sushi. Cut. Top with sesame seeds if desired.
- Filling will make about 2-3 rolls, depending on scoop size.
Serving Suggestions
While these delicious vegan sushi rolls make a perfect meal as is, you can also serve them with other vegan sushi rolls, seaweed salad, gyoza, and miso soup!
Storage
Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 5 days (though consider not using avocado if you anticipate leftovers as it will brown within a day). Do not freeze.
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I hope you enjoy these hearts of palm vegan sushi rolls! If you try them out, please rate and review in comments below!
Cheers!
–Jenn
Hearts of Palm Sushi Rolls (vegan)
Equipment
Ingredients
Filling
- 3 stalks hearts of palm, drained & dried from can
- 2 tablespoons vegan mayonaise
- 1-2 teaspoons sriracha pending your spice preference
- 1/4 cup celery diced
- 3 tablespoons onion diced
- 1 teaspoons prepared horseradish prep
- 1/2 avocado or cucumber optional, cut vertically into long slices
Other Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups cooked sushi rice or 3/4 cup dry
- 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2-3 large nori sheets
- 1 tablespoons sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- Season cooked sushi rice with rice vinegar. Mix to combine. Allow rice to cool completely.
- Ensure hearts of palm are relatively dry- I like to squeeze them over the sink to get the water out.
- Combine hearts of palm, vegan mayo, sriracha, celery, onions, and horseradish in small food processor.
- Blend until chopped finely but not mushy consistency.
- Scoop 1 large spoonful of filling onto rice/seaweed, and spread evenly across. Add avocado slices (optional).
- Roll sushi. Cut. Top with sesame seeds if desired.
- Filling will make about 3 rolls, depending on scoop size.
Notes
Nutrition
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We made the hearts of palm rolls and loved them! Thanks for the recipe!
Jenn had me over to try out her vegan sushi. I was skeptical because I love non-vegan sushi, but it was totally awesome!
haha thanks Kathy!!!