quinoa sushi! who knew?

i stumbled across VEGAN EATS...an amazing blog where Ross, the author (part-owner of Hot Beans , a vegan takeout place that is opening this spring in Toronto) shares his recipe for ASPARAGUS QUINOA SUSHI. i then proceeded to invite my most skilled sushi making friend and another dear friend over for a playdate/sushi making event. and it worked!!! i did omit the rice vinegar and sugar and used apple cider vinegar and agave nectar instead. we had a few rolls that weren't perfect, but i think that was more due to my lack of skill than anything else. we used asparagus, orange & yellow peppers, avocado and cucumber. i steamed the asparagus and then ran it under cold water and that worked well. we also quartered the asparagus lengthwise into 4 long strips as it was quite big. the sauce he included with the recipe was a perfect accompaniment to the quinoa and the asparagus. i will definitely be making this again. and again. and AGAIN! perhaps even for dinner so sean can try some as well : )

and, we DID make them again for dinner! i must say, my sushi rolling skills are improving somewhat...