Low Sodium Avocado Rolls
Satisfy your sushi cravings guilt-free with these vibrant and flavorful Low Sodium Avocado Rolls! Perfect for a light meal or snack, this recipe combines creamy ripe avocado, crisp cucumber matchsticks, and a delicate layer of seasoned sushi rice, all wrapped in nutrient-packed nori sheets and finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds. By meticulously balancing key ingredients like rice vinegar and a touch of sugar, these rolls are low in sodium yet brimming with taste. Ready in just 35 minutes, they’re an ideal choice for anyone seeking a healthier alternative to classic sushi rolls without compromising on flavor. Serve them with low sodium soy sauce or tamari for a dipping experience that’s as delightful as it is heart-healthy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sushi rice
- 1.25 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 4 sheets Nori sheets
- 2 large Ripe avocado
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then combine it with 1.25 cups of water in a medium saucepan.
Bring the rice and water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. After cooking, let the rice sit covered for another 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Gently fold this mixture into the cooked rice with a wooden spatula to avoid smashing the grains. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.
Peel and pit the avocados, then slice them into thin strips. Peel and cut the cucumber into thin matchsticks.
Place a bamboo sushi mat on a flat surface and lay a nori sheet on top, shiny side down.
With dampened fingers, spread a quarter of the sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving 1 inch of nori at the top uncovered.
Arrange avocado slices and cucumber along the edge closest to you.
Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the nori over the fillings, pressing gently but firmly. Moisten the uncoated edge of the nori with a little water to seal the roll.
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the roll.
Repeat the process with the remaining nori sheets and fillings.
With a sharp knife, cut each roll into 6-8 pieces. Clean the knife with a damp cloth between cuts for neat slices.
Serve the avocado rolls immediately, optionally with low sodium soy sauce or tamari for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1070 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.6 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 148 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.8 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.1 g | 115% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 19.1 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 258 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 2571 mg | 55% | |
*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.
