Vegetarian Sweet Potato Sushi Bowls

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

brown or white rice, dry

heaping cups peeled and diced sweet potato, ½ in dice

1/2 tsp

olive oil

1/4 tsp

salt

1/8 tsp

black pepper

avocado, sliced

1/2

cucumber, seeds removed and cut into 1 inch matchsticks, about 1 cup

small carrot, cut into 1 inch matchsticks, about 1 cup

1 cup

roasted seaweed strips, 1 inch long

4 tsp

toasted sesame seeds

Optional toppings: wasabi paste, pickled ginger

1 1/2 tsp

grated fresh ginger

large clove garlic, grated

3 tbsp

tamari, or soy sauce

2 1/2 tsp

pure maple syrup, or honey

2 tsp

rice wine vinegar

Hot chili sauce,

3 tbsp

water

1/4 cup

plus 2 tablespoons olive oil