Buckwheat Superfood Sushi

Name: Buckwheat Superfood Sushi
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 - 4 rolls
Ingredients: 1 cup Wild Groats (buckwheat groats); 1 - 2 teaspoons blue spirulina (our fav brand here); 1 pack nori wraps for sushi; 0.5 medium butternut squash; 2 handfuls of baby spinach; 2 green onion tops; 0 NOTE: Feel free to use any veggie of your liking. Our go to options are: avocado, carrots, cucumber, and/or tofu; 0 Microgreens for garnish (optional); 0 Gluten-free tamari -or- Liquid Aminos

Veggie sushi rolls with buckwheat lined up on black plate

This superfood sushi roll, featuring Wild Groats, is the healthier and more colorful take on the classic veggie roll. Instead of using sushi rice – often infused with sugar during cooking – this recipe embraces the nutrient-rich buckwheat groats. Moreover, many traditional sushi rolls employ white short-grain rice, notorious for spiking blood sugar levels. No thank you!

So we created this healthier, grain-free, and low glycemic alternative using Wild Groats with a boost of blue spirulina (blue-green algae), which, like buckwheat, is a complete protein. Beyond making this dish aesthetically stunning, blue spirulina brings its own superfood benefits as outlined below:

Detoxifies by removing heavy metals and toxins
Boosts protein intake with all 9 essential amino acids
Rich in B vitamins for increased energy and metabolism
High in phycocyanin, a powerful antioxidant that protects against free radicals
Supports healthy gut bacteria

While this recipe features butternut squash (rich in A, C, E, and B vitamins), you are welcome to add or swap with your preferred ingredients.

Ingredients for vegetable sushi laid out on white counter

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Buckwheat Superfood Sushi

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