Low Sodium Avocado Sushi
Elevate your sushi night with this nourishing and heart-friendly recipe for Low Sodium Avocado Sushi! Packed with creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and vibrant carrot, these handmade sushi rolls combine fresh flavors with a light touch on sodium, making them perfect for health-conscious diners. Featuring perfectly seasoned sushi rice, rolled with nutrient-packed nori sheets, this recipe is easy to prepare and ideal for both beginners and sushi lovers alike. Serve with a splash of low sodium soy sauce for dipping, and enjoy a wholesome, delicious meal that feels indulgent without compromising balance. Ready in under an hour and serving four, these colorful avocado sushi rolls are a fresh twist on traditional Japanese cuisine that’s both guilt-free and wildly satisfying!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 1.25 cups water
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons sugar
- 1 whole avocado
- 4 sheets nori sheets
- 0.5 cup cucumber
- 0.5 cup carrot
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
Instructions
Rinse the sushi rice in a fine mesh strainer under cold water until the water runs clear.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and 1.25 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Cook for 15 minutes, then remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 additional minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the rice vinegar and sugar. Warm over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Set aside to cool.
Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and add the cooled vinegar mixture. Stir gently to coat each grain of rice evenly. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.
Peel and slice the avocado into thin strips. Peel and julienne the cucumber and carrot into thin matchstick-sized pieces.
Lay a sheet of nori shiny side down on a bamboo sushi mat. With wet hands, evenly spread a thin layer of rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top edge.
Arrange a few slices of avocado, cucumber, and carrot along the bottom edge of the rice.
Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the sushi away from you, pressing gently to compact it. Seal the roll by dampening the edge of the nori with a little water.
With a sharp knife, slice the sushi roll into 6-8 pieces. Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients.
Serve the avocado sushi rolls with low sodium soy sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
675 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.4 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1325 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.0 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.7 g | ||
| Protein | 14.3 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1386 mg | 29% | |
*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.
