Vegan Sushi Bake Recipe
A delicious and easy-to-make Vegan Sushi Bake featuring layers of seasoned sushi rice, spicy vegan mayonnaise, and fresh vegetables baked to perfection. This recipe combines the flavors of traditional sushi in a casserole format, offering a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish that’s perfect for a plant-based diet.
- Author: Tim
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Rice Mixture
- 2 cups cooked short-grain sushi rice
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Spicy Mayo Sauce
- 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
Toppings
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- 1 small carrot, shredded
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 nori sheets, crumbled or cut into strips
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
- Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking dish to ensure the sushi bake doesn’t stick during cooking.
- Season the rice: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sushi rice with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir well so that the rice is evenly flavored.
- Make spicy mayo: In another bowl, whisk together the vegan mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, and soy sauce until smooth and well blended.
- Assemble base layer: Spread the seasoned rice evenly in the prepared baking dish, pressing it down gently to form a compact layer.
- Add spicy mayo layer: Spoon the spicy mayo mixture over the rice layer and smooth it out evenly with a spatula.
- Add vegetable toppings: Sprinkle the shredded carrots and diced cucumbers evenly on top of the spicy mayo layer.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the top is bubbling and golden around the edges.
- Rest: Remove the dish from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes to cool slightly and set.
- Final toppings: Top the baked sushi with diced avocado, chopped green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and crumbled nori sheets. Optionally, drizzle with lemon juice for added freshness.
- Serve: Scoop portions and serve warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- Use short-grain sushi rice for the best texture and stickiness.
- Adjust sriracha quantity to taste for desired spice level.
- To make this gluten-free, ensure to use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- The baking step helps meld flavors and slightly crisps the edges for a more interesting texture.
- Ensure the baking dish is greased well to facilitate easy serving.
- This dish is best served warm but can be refrigerated and reheated within 1-2 days.
- Feel free to add pickled ginger or wasabi on the side for a more authentic sushi flavor experience.
Keywords: Vegan sushi bake, plant-based sushi casserole, baked sushi, spicy vegan mayo, sushi rice dish, easy vegan dinner