Chickpea “Tuna” Sushi

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Article written and reviewed by Tara Kemp, PhD
Published July 8, 2018
chickpea tuna sushi

This delicious recipe puts a fun twist on traditional flavors.
Homemade sushi is actually easier than it looks, and tastes even better than what you'd get at a restaurant.
Created by our friend Nina Gelbke of "Naturally Nina.

chickpea tuna sushi

Chickpea "Tuna" Sushi

This delicious recipe puts a fun twist on traditional flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 302 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Chickpeas
  • 2 tbsp Oil-free hummus
  • 2 tbsp Capers, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup Pickles, diced
  • 2 tbsp Fresh chives, finely chopped
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1-2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 cup Brown rice, cooked
  • 1 Cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 4 Nori sheets

Instructions
 

  • Mash chickpeas with a fork so there are no whole chickpeas left and the mixture resembles a canned tuna consistency.
  • Stir in the hummus, dijon mustard, capers, chives, pickles, black pepper and lemon juice and mix until well combined and the mixture begins to stick together. You may have to add a splash of water if it's too dry!
  • Spread rice out evenly onto your nori sheets, then add a layer of chickpea filling and cucumber sticks down the middle.
  • Roll up your sushi tightly, slice up and serve with all your favorite sushi condiments!
  • Notes: You can also add other vegetables if desired, such as carrots, purple cabbage, green onion, red bell pepper, or spinach.

Nutrition

Serving: 2gCalories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 13.1gFat: 4.5gFiber: 12g
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About the author 

Tara Kemp, PhD

Tara Kemp, PhD is a contributing writer for Mastering Diabetes. She is a mental health coach, researcher, and writer. Tara received her PhD in Psychosocial Health from Northern Arizona University and has a background in nutrition education with previous positions at organizations like Forks Over Knives, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, and Plant-Strong. Tara is also the founder of Reconnect Collective.

Tara’s research specialization is the foundations and mechanisms of a healthy relationship with food, body, and self. She was the principal investigator and lead author of the groundbreaking INFINITE study, which explored the role of food and nutrition in recovery from substance use disorders. During her doctorate program at Northern Arizona University, she was involved in the Nutritarian Women’s Health Study, and her dissertation research focused on how a plant-based diet influences individuals’ recovery from disordered eating.

Tara’s work combines evidence-based practices from various disciplines to support people in addressing the root cause of their challenges while also building the foundations and skills of mental health to cultivate lasting well-being.