Whole30 Cucumber Maki
Delightfully refreshing and perfect for clean eating, this **Whole30 Cucumber Maki** recipe reimagines traditional sushi rolls with a veggie-forward twist. Featuring thinly sliced English cucumber as a vibrant wrapper, these maki rolls are packed with creamy avocado, matchstick-cut carrots, crisp red bell pepper, and fragrant cilantro, creating a rainbow of textures and flavors. With no rice or added sugar, this dish aligns beautifully with Whole30 guidelines and is ideal for gluten-free, dairy-free lifestyles. Easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, these nutritious, bite-sized rolls make a stunning appetizer or light lunch. Whether you're following Whole30 or simply craving fresh, wholesome sushi-inspired bites, the cucumber maki is a satisfying and guilt-free option! Perfectly paired with a drizzle of lime juice for extra zest.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber
- 1 ripe Avocado
- 1 medium Carrot
- 0.5 medium Red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Sea salt
- 2 sheets Nori sheets
Instructions
Wash all ingredients thoroughly. Pat dry with a clean towel.
Using a vegetable peeler, slice the cucumber lengthwise into long, thin strips. These will be used to wrap the maki rolls.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl. Add the lime juice and sea salt, then mash with a fork until smooth. Set aside.
Peel the carrot and cut into thin matchsticks, about 3 inches long.
Slice the red bell pepper into equally thin strips.
Lay a nori sheet on a clean, dry surface, shiny side down.
Place a few strips of cucumber across the nori, leaving about 1 inch of space at the top edge.
Spread a thin layer of mashed avocado over the cucumber layer.
Arrange a few carrot and red pepper strips horizontally across the center of the avocado layer.
Sprinkle chopped cilantro evenly across the vegetables.
Carefully roll the nori away from you, using gentle pressure to keep the roll tight but not too tight that it tears. Moisten the edge of the nori with a bit of water to seal the roll.
Repeat the assembly steps for the second nori sheet.
Using a sharp knife, slice each roll into 6-8 pieces.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Whole30 cucumber maki with a squeeze of additional lime if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
344 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.6 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 690 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g | ||
| Protein | 7.4 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1611 mg | 34% | |
*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.
