Low Carb Spicy California Roll
Experience a sushi-inspired delight that's perfect for keto enthusiasts with this Low Carb Spicy California Roll recipe! This creative twist swaps traditional rice for tender cauliflower rice mixed with rice vinegar and cream cheese, achieving the perfect sticky texture. Layered with creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and succulent crab meat, these rolls offer a satisfying combination of flavors and textures. Finished with a drizzle of homemade spicy Sriracha mayo and a sprinkling of optional sesame seeds, each bite is packed with vibrant flavor and a gentle heat. Easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, this low-carb option is perfect for a healthy lunch, light dinner, or chic appetizer. Impress your guests or treat yourself to these guilt-free sushi rolls bursting with fresh ingredients and bold taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cauliflower rice
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Cream cheese
- 4 sheets Nori sheets
- 1 cup Imitation crab sticks or real crab meat
- 1 medium Avocado
- 0.5 medium Cucumber
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the cauliflower rice by steaming it gently until tender. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
Mix the cauliflower rice with rice vinegar and cream cheese in a mixing bowl. This will give it a sticky texture similar to sushi rice.
Slice the avocado, cucumber, and crab meat into thin strips for easy rolling.
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and sriracha sauce to make a spicy sauce. Adjust the spiciness to your preference.
Lay a sheet of nori, shiny side down, on a bamboo rolling mat (or a piece of parchment paper if a mat is unavailable).
Spread about 1/2 cup of prepared cauliflower rice evenly over the nori sheet, leaving about 1 inch at the top edge uncovered.
Arrange a few slices of avocado, cucumber, and crab meat in a horizontal line across the center of the cauliflower rice.
Drizzle a small amount of the spicy sauce on top of the fillings.
Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the nori sheet away from you, pressing gently to form a tight roll. Seal the edge with a little water.
Repeat steps 5-9 for the remaining nori sheets and fillings.
Using a sharp knife, slice each roll into bite-sized pieces. Wipe the knife with a damp cloth between cuts for cleaner slices.
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the rolls for extra flavor, if desired.
Serve immediately with additional spicy sauce, soy sauce (optional), or pickled ginger on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
920 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.7 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.8 g | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 108 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2639 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.5 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.6 g | ||
| Protein | 31.1 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 177 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1849 mg | 39% | |
*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.
