Low Sodium Avocado and Cucumber Sushi Roll
Elevate your homemade sushi game with these flavorful and heart-healthy Low Sodium Avocado and Cucumber Sushi Rolls. This recipe pairs creamy avocado and crisp cucumber with perfectly seasoned sushi rice and nori sheets, all rolled into a light yet satisfying meal or snack. With minimal sodium, this dish is ideal for those seeking a healthier sushi alternative without compromising taste. Easy to prepare in just 40 minutes, you'll master classic sushi rolling techniques while enjoying the vibrant textures and flavors of fresh ingredients. Serve these rolls with low-sodium soy sauce for dipping, and treat your taste buds to a guilt-free Japanese-inspired delight that's perfect for sharing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sushi rice
- 1.25 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Seasoned rice vinegar (low sodium)
- 4 sheets Nori sheets
- 1 large Avocado
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 cup Low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and 1.25 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Remove the pot from heat and let it stand covered for 10 minutes to finish cooking.
Transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl and gently fold in the seasoned rice vinegar. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.
Peel and slice the avocado into thin strips. Peel the cucumber and cut it into thin, long strips, discarding the seeds if necessary.
Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat, shiny side down.
Wet your hands with water and evenly spread about 1/4 of the rice onto the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top edge.
Arrange a few strips of avocado and cucumber along the bottom edge where the rice meets the nori.
Using the bamboo mat, begin rolling the nori sheet away from you, applying gentle pressure to shape the roll. Continue rolling until the edge of the nori is sealed.
Repeat the process with the remaining sheets of nori and ingredients to make four rolls in total.
Using a sharp, clean knife, cut each roll into 6-8 pieces.
Serve the sushi rolls with low-sodium soy sauce on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
735 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.6 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2218 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 103.4 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.7 g | ||
| Protein | 20.7 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 101 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1539 mg | 33% | |
*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.
