Mediterranean Diet Yellowtail Roll
Elevate your sushi game with this Mediterranean Diet Yellowtail Roll, a light and nutrient-packed twist on traditional sushi that celebrates bold, fresh flavors. This recipe features sashimi-grade yellowtail paired with crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, and hearty quinoa for a wholesome spin that aligns with Mediterranean cuisine principles. Wrapped in nori and lightly seasoned with lemon zest, olive oil, parsley, and a touch of salt and pepper, each bite delivers a balance of textures and vibrant tastes. Served with a creamy tahini-lemon dipping sauce, it’s a satisfying and elegant dish perfect for lunch, dinner, or entertaining. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes and brimming with healthy ingredients, this sushi roll will impress guests without straying from your wellness goals. Keywords: Mediterranean diet sushi, yellowtail roll recipe, healthy sushi rolls, quinoa sushi roll, tahini dipping sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Yellowtail (sashimi-grade)
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Avocado
- 1 cup Quinoa (cooked and cooled)
- 4 sheets Nori (seaweed sheets)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Tahini
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 1 cup Mixed greens (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Cook quinoa according to package instructions and allow it to cool completely.
Slice the cucumber into thin matchstick-sized pieces (julienne) and set aside.
Cut the avocado into thin slices and set aside.
Lay a sheet of nori shiny-side down on a bamboo sushi mat or clean, flat surface.
Spread a thin layer of cooked quinoa across two-thirds of the nori sheet, leaving the top third uncovered.
Place a few slices of yellowtail, cucumber, and avocado in a horizontal line across the center of the quinoa-covered nori.
Sprinkle lemon zest over the filling and drizzle a small amount of olive oil on top.
Add parsley, a pinch of salt, and black pepper for flavor.
Using the bamboo sushi mat (or your hands if needed), roll the nori tightly starting from the filled end, applying gentle pressure to form a firm roll. Use a few drops of water at the edge of the nori to seal the roll.
Repeat with the remaining nori sheets and ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, and water to create a dipping sauce.
Use a sharp knife to cut each roll into 6-8 bite-sized pieces.
Serve immediately with the tahini sauce on the side and optional mixed greens as a garnish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1211 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.2 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.9 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 110 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 864 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.7 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.9 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.3 g | ||
| Protein | 72.8 g | 146% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2665 mg | 205% | |
| Iron | 10724.2 mg | 59579% | |
| Potassium | 3087 mg | 66% | |
*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.
