High Protein Smoked Salmon Roll
Elevate your sushi game with this High Protein Smoked Salmon Roll, a nutrient-packed fusion of classic flavors and healthy ingredients. Featuring the rich, smoky depth of salmon alongside creamy avocado, crunchy cucumber, and fluffy quinoa, these rolls deliver a satisfying, guilt-free treat. The recipe pairs a zesty low-fat cream cheese spread, infused with dill and lemon juice, with the delicate wrap of nori to create a fresh, balanced bite every time. Perfect for meal prep or a snack, this dish comes together in just 35 minutes and is bursting with protein and wholesome goodness. Whether served solo or accompanied by soy sauce, these rolls are sure to delight sushi lovers looking for a nourishing twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Smoked salmon
- 100 grams Low-fat cream cheese
- 100 grams Quinoa
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 large Avocado
- 2 tablespoons Dill
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 4 sheets Seaweed sheets (nori)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa under cold water. Place it in a saucepan with 200 ml of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until cooked and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
While the quinoa cools, slice the cucumber into thin strips using a knife or mandoline. Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and slice the flesh into thin pieces.
In a small bowl, blend together the low-fat cream cheese, lemon juice, finely chopped dill, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Lay a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat or a clean, dry surface. Spread an even layer of the cream cheese mixture over the nori, leaving about 1 cm border at the top edge.
Spread a thin layer of cooked quinoa over the cream cheese, gently pressing it down.
Arrange slices of smoked salmon, cucumber, and avocado along the bottom third of the nori sheet.
Using the sushi mat, gently roll the nori away from you, tucking the ingredients with your fingers as you go. Press gently to secure the roll.
Repeat the process with the remaining nori sheets and filling ingredients.
Once all rolls are made, use a sharp knife to cut each roll into 6-8 pieces. Serve immediately with a side of soy sauce or enjoy alone for a protein-packed meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1167 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.8 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.9 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 82 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 3663 mg | 159% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.0 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.0 g | ||
| Protein | 63.6 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 34.2 mcg | 171% | |
| Calcium | 270 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2018 mg | 43% | |
*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.
