Low Carb California Rolls
Experience sushi night guilt-free with our flavorful Low Carb California Rolls, a delicious twist on the classic favorite! This recipe swaps out traditional white rice for cauliflower rice, seasoned with rice vinegar and a touch of sugar substitute for authentic sushi flavors without the carbs. Packed with fresh avocado, crisp cucumber, imitation crab meat, and creamy cheese, these rolls are wrapped in nori and finished with a sprinkle of nutty sesame seeds. Perfect for keto or low-carb diets, these rolls are surprisingly easy to make with just 30 minutes of prep time. Serve them with a splash of soy sauce for an irresistible, guilt-free sushi experience that's big on taste and light on carbs!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium Cauliflower head
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sugar substitute (e.g., stevia)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 5 sheets Nori sheets
- 8 ounces Imitation crab meat, julienned
- 1 large Avocado, sliced
- 1 small Cucumber, julienned
- 4 tablespoons Cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce (optional)
Instructions
Begin by preparing the cauliflower rice. Remove the leaves and stem from the cauliflower, cut it into florets, and process it in a food processor until it reaches a rice-like consistency.
Place the riced cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl and cover it with a lid or plastic wrap. Microwave on high for about 5 minutes until tender.
Transfer the cooked cauliflower rice onto a clean towel and let it cool briefly. Once it is warm enough to handle, use the towel to wring out any excess moisture.
In a bowl, mix the cooked and dried cauliflower rice with rice vinegar, sugar substitute, and salt. Stir until well combined and set aside.
Lay a bamboo sushi rolling mat on a clean, flat surface and place a sheet of plastic wrap over the mat. Put a nori sheet on top of the plastic wrap.
Spread a thin, even layer of the cauliflower rice mixture over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top edge.
Arrange a strip of imitation crab meat, slices of avocado, and cucumber along the edge closest to you. Add a thin strip of cream cheese next to the other fillings.
Using the bamboo mat as a guide, carefully lift the edge closest to you and begin rolling it over the fillings. Apply gentle but firm pressure to create a tight roll.
Moisten the exposed 1-inch border of the nori with a little water to seal the roll once it is completely rolled.
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the roll and gently press them into the surface.
Using a sharp knife, cut the roll into 8 equal pieces. Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients.
Serve the low-carb California rolls with soy sauce, if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1041 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.8 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.5 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 110 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 4427 mg | 192% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.8 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.2 g | 119% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.5 g | ||
| Protein | 44.6 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 280 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2934 mg | 62% | |
*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.
