Easy Bento Turkey Cheese Sushi Rolls: Best 10-Min Lunch
Quick and easy turkey cheese sushi rolls made with simple ingredients like deli turkey, cheddar, and nori. Perfect for lunchboxes, picky eaters, and busy days—ready in under 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (if using pre-cooked rice)
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (24 pieces) 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Ingredients
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- 4 sheets nori (seaweed)
- 2 cups cooked sushi rice (or short-grain white rice), cooled to room temperature
- 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar (optional)
- 8 slices deli turkey (oven-roasted, sliced thin)
- 4 slices cheddar cheese (or provolone, mozzarella), cut into thin strips
- Soy sauce or tamari, for dipping
- Optional: cucumber strips, avocado slices, carrot matchsticks, cream cheese
Instructions
- If using fresh rice, cook 1 cup sushi rice according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and let cool to room temperature. Stir in 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar if using.
- Slice turkey into strips about 2 inches wide. Cut cheese into thin sticks, roughly the same length as the turkey. Prepare any optional fillings.
- Place a bamboo mat on a cutting board with slats horizontal. Lay a nori sheet shiny side down on the mat.
- Dip fingers in water. Spread about 1/2 cup rice evenly over nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top edge. Layer should be about 1/4 inch thick.
- Place 2-3 turkey strips horizontally across the center of the rice. Lay 1-2 cheese strips on top. Add optional veggies if desired.
- Using the mat, lift the bottom edge of nori and fold over fillings. Tuck gently but firmly. Continue rolling forward, pulling mat away. Dab water on the bare border to seal. Squeeze mat gently to shape.
- Place roll seam-side down on cutting board. Dip knife in water. Slice roll in half, then each half into 3 pieces (6 pieces per roll). Wipe knife clean between cuts.
- Arrange pieces upright in a bento box or on a plate. Serve with soy sauce, pickled ginger, or edamame.
Notes
Keep hands damp to prevent rice sticking. Don’t overfill—use 2 turkey strips and 1 cheese strip per roll. Use room temperature rice (not hot) to avoid soggy nori. Slice with one clean cut per piece, dipping knife in water between cuts. Best eaten within 2-3 hours; nori softens over time. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 pieces (1 roll)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 20
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