Low Carb Maki Rolls
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Japanese cuisine with these Low Carb Maki Rolls, a light and nutritious twist on traditional sushi. Perfect for keto or low-carb diets, this recipe swaps out carb-heavy sushi rice for tender, seasoned cauliflower rice, paired with creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, rich cream cheese, and smoky salmon. Rolled in nori sheets and sliced into bite-sized pieces, these maki rolls are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or crafting a healthy lunch, serve them alongside soy sauce, tamari, wasabi, and pickled ginger for an authentic sushi experience that’s guilt-free and packed full of fresh textures and bold flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing dish that redefines your sushi night!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cauliflower rice
- 4 sheets Nori sheets
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Cream cheese
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Avocado
- 8 ounces Smoked salmon
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon Wasabi
- 2 tablespoons Pickled ginger
Instructions
Place cauliflower rice in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 3-4 minutes until tender. Allow it to cool slightly.
Once cooled, add rice vinegar to cauliflower rice and mix well to combine. Set aside.
Peel the cucumber and cut it into thin strips, avoiding the seeded center. Set aside.
Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and slice into thin strips. Set aside.
Lay a nori sheet, shiny side down, on a bamboo sushi mat covered with plastic wrap.
Spread about 1/4 cup of the cauliflower rice mixture evenly over the nori, leaving about 1 inch of the top edge uncovered.
Spread a thin line of cream cheese across the center of the cauliflower rice.
Arrange a few strips of cucumber and avocado over the cream cheese.
Layer slices of smoked salmon on top of the cucumber and avocado.
Use the bamboo mat to tightly roll the nori over the filling, exerting gentle even pressure to keep the roll tight.
Seal the uncovered edge of nori with a little water to secure the roll.
Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients to make additional rolls.
Using a sharp, wet knife, slice each roll into 1-inch pieces.
Serve the low carb maki rolls with soy sauce or tamari, a dollop of wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
723 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.0 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.5 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 82 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 4043 mg | 176% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.6 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.5 g | ||
| Protein | 56.5 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 38.8 mcg | 194% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 2119 mg | 45% | |
*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.
