Heart-Healthy Avocado and Crab Sushi Roll

Elevate your sushi night with this Heart-Healthy Avocado and Crab Sushi Roll, a vibrant fusion of creamy avocado, tender crab meat, and crisp cucumber, all wrapped in nutrient-packed brown sushi rice and delicate nori. This recipe swaps traditional white rice for wholesome brown rice, seasoned with a touch of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt for the perfect balance of flavor. Fresh spinach leaves add an extra power-packed layer of vitamins, while serving with low-sodium soy sauce keeps the dish heart-friendly. A simple yet rewarding recipe, these sushi rolls come together in just 40 minutes, offering a healthier, homemade alternative to restaurant favorites. Perfect for a light lunch, snack, or party platter, this dish delivers on nutrition and flavor without compromising indulgence.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Brown sushi rice
• 1.25 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 4 sheets Nori sheets
• 1 large Avocado
• 0.5 cup Cooked crab meat
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 8 leaves Spinach leaves
• 0.5 cup Low-sodium soy sauce
• 0.25 cup Pickled ginger

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the brown sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.

Step 2

Combine the rinsed rice and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all water is absorbed.

Step 3

Remove the rice from heat and let it stand, covered, for an additional 10 minutes.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Stir this mixture into the cooked rice, folding gently to avoid making the rice mushy. Allow it to cool to room temperature.

Step 5

Peel and slice the avocado into thin strips. Wash the cucumber, cut off the ends, and slice it into thin strips as well.

Step 6

Lay a bamboo sushi mat on a clean surface. Place one sheet of nori on the mat, shiny side down.

Step 7

Wet your hands to prevent sticking and spread about 1/4 of the prepared rice evenly over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top edge.

Step 8

Place 2 spinach leaves across the center of the rice, followed by a row of crab meat, avocado, and cucumber slices.

Step 9

Carefully lift the edge of the mat closest to you, and start rolling the sushi tightly away from you, pressing gently but firmly. Use the mat to shape and compress the roll as you go. Moisten the edge of the nori to seal the roll.

Step 10

Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients to form a total of 4 rolls.

Step 11

With a sharp knife, cut each roll into 6 equal pieces, wiping the knife with a damp cloth between cuts to ensure clean edges.

Step 12

Serve the sushi rolls with low-sodium soy sauce and pickled ginger for dipping. Enjoy immediately for maximum freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1260.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	838.7

Total Fat 34.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g
Cholesterol 73.6mg	0%
Sodium 7107.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 90.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.9g	0%
Total Sugars 9.3g
Protein 56.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 300.8mg	0%
Iron 8.9mg	0%
Potassium 2092.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.1%

Protein: 25.4%

Carbs: 40.5%