Heart-Healthy Avocado and Cucumber Sushi Roll
Dive into the world of homemade sushi with this *Heart-Healthy Avocado and Cucumber Sushi Roll* recipe, a delicious, low-calorie option that’s as nutritious as it is satisfying. Featuring creamy avocado, crisp cucumber matchsticks, and fragrant sushi rice seasoned with a delicate balance of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into flavorful, guilt-free bites. Encased in nutrient-rich nori and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds for extra crunch, these sushi rolls are a perfect choice for light lunches, appetizers, or vegetarian-friendly meals. With step-by-step instructions, including tips on mastering the bamboo mat technique, you'll be rolling like a pro in no time. Ready in under an hour, this recipe delivers heart-healthy goodness while providing all the fun of sushi night—paired with low-sodium soy sauce for a perfectly savory finish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sushi rice
- 1.25 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 4 Nori sheets
- 1 Avocado
- 1 Cucumber
- 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds
- for serving Soy sauce (low-sodium)
Instructions
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
Combine the rinsed sushi rice and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved.
Transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl and gently fold in the vinegar mixture using a wooden spatula. Be careful not to mash the rice.
Allow the rice to cool to room temperature, covering it with a damp cloth to prevent drying.
Peel and slice the avocado into thin strips, and cut the cucumber into narrow matchsticks.
Place a bamboo sushi mat on a clean surface. Lay a sheet of nori on the mat, shiny side down.
Spread a thin, even layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving a 1/2-inch border at the top edge.
Sprinkle a portion of toasted sesame seeds over the rice.
Arrange avocado slices and cucumber matchsticks in a horizontal line about one inch from the bottom edge of the nori.
Using the bamboo mat, start rolling the sushi away from you, tucking in the fillings with your fingers. Ensure the roll is tight and even.
Seal the edge of the nori with a little water.
Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients to make additional rolls.
With a sharp knife dipped in water, slice each roll into 6 to 8 pieces.
Serve immediately with low-sodium soy sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
707 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.0 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1811 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.0 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.3 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.1 g | ||
| Protein | 14.8 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 220 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1386 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
