Whole30 Nigiri Sushi
Elevate your sushi night with this Whole30 Nigiri Sushi recipe, a healthy twist on the classic Japanese favorite! Instead of traditional rice, nutrient-packed cauliflower rice seasoned with rice vinegar and a hint of salt provides a light, flavorful base. Topped with tender slices of fresh salmon, tuna, creamy avocado, or crunchy cucumber, each bite is a perfect balance of textures and flavors. This Paleo and Whole30-compliant nigiri sushi is easy to prepare in under 40 minutes, making it ideal for a quick yet impressive dinner or snack. Garnished with shredded nori for an authentic touch, it’s a vibrant, no-grain, sushi-inspired treat that’s both guilt-free and delicious. Perfect for clean eating, this recipe is your go-to for satisfying sushi cravings while staying Whole30-approved!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Cauliflower
- 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 8 ounces Fresh salmon
- 8 ounces Fresh tuna
- 1 Avocado
- 1 Fresh cucumber
- 2 sheets Nori sheets
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Break the cauliflower into florets and place them in a food processor. Pulse until the cauliflower resembles rice grains.
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cauliflower rice and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until it is soft and slightly golden.
Remove from heat, stir in the rice vinegar and salt, and let the mixture cool completely to room temperature.
Thinly slice the fresh salmon and tuna into approximately 1/4-inch slices. Set aside.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice it into thin pieces. Do the same with the cucumber, removing the seeds for a finer texture.
Take a small ball of cooled cauliflower rice (about a tablespoon) and shape it into an oval mound using your hands. Repeat until all the cauliflower rice is used.
Place a slice of salmon or tuna on top of each rice mound. Press gently to ensure it stays in place.
For some variation, place a thin slice of avocado or cucumber on some of the rice mounds before adding the fish.
Serve with shredded nori for garnish, which can be placed on top of the fish or wrapped around the sushi.
Enjoy immediately with additional whole30-compliant sauces, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1346 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.6 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.3 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 211 mg | 70% | |
| Sodium | 2377 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.5 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.1 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.5 g | ||
| Protein | 114.8 g | 230% | |
| Vitamin D | 45.2 mcg | 226% | |
| Calcium | 221 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 4859 mg | 103% | |
*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.
