Keto Gimbap
Elevate your snacking game with this Keto Gimbap recipe, a low-carb twist on the classic Korean sushi roll. Perfect for those following a ketogenic lifestyle, this dish swaps traditional rice for flavorful cauliflower rice, seasoned with olive oil and sesame oil for an irresistible nuttiness. Packed with fresh, colorful veggies like cucumber, carrots, and spinach, along with protein-rich eggs, crab sticks, or savory beef slices, this nutrient-dense gimbap is as vibrant as it is delicious. Rolled in crisp nori sheets and sliced into bite-sized pieces, it's an elegant yet simple recipe ideal for meal prep or sharing at gatherings. Ready in under an hour, this Korean-inspired treat is perfect for keto meal plans and anyone craving a light, healthy, and satisfying snack.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 2 medium Carrots
- 3 large Eggs
- 100 grams Spinach
- 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
- 5 sheets Nori sheets
- 5 sticks Crab sticks (optional)
- 100 grams Beef slices (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing the cauliflower rice. Cut the cauliflower into florets and pulse them in a food processor until they resemble rice grains.
In a large pan over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the cauliflower rice and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until tender. Season with salt and stir in the sesame oil. Set aside to cool.
Prepare the vegetables: peel and julienne the carrots, slice the cucumber into thin strips, and wash and blanch the spinach in boiling water for 30 seconds, then immediately transfer to cold water, drain, and season with a pinch of salt.
In a small bowl, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat, add a little oil, and cook the beaten eggs to make a thin omelette. Once done, let cool and slice into strips.
If using, cook the beef slices in a hot pan with soy sauce and a pinch of pepper until browned. Set aside to cool.
Lay a nori sheet on a bamboo sushi mat, shiny side down. Spread a thin layer of cauliflower rice over the nori, leaving about 2 inches at the top without rice.
Lay the spinach, carrot, cucumber, egg strips, and either crab sticks or cooked beef in a line across the center of the rice.
Lift the bamboo mat from the edge closest to you and carefully roll it over the filling, pressing gently to shape. Continue rolling until the entire sheet is wrapped and sealed. Use a little water on the edge to seal if necessary.
Repeat for the remaining sheets.
Using a sharp knife, slice each roll into 1-inch pieces. For best results, wipe the knife with a damp cloth between cuts to prevent sticking.
Serve the keto gimbap as a snack or light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1272 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.1 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.8 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 654 mg | 218% | |
| Sodium | 3907 mg | 170% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.0 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.6 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.9 g | ||
| Protein | 71.2 g | 142% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 436 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 4107 mg | 87% | |
*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.
