Low Carb Avocado Maki

Elevate your sushi game with this Low Carb Avocado Maki, a fresh and flavorful take on traditional sushi that's perfect for keto and gluten-free diets. This recipe swaps out carb-heavy sushi rice for light and fluffy cauliflower rice, delicately seasoned with rice vinegar to mimic the classic sushi flavor. Creamy avocado slices and a smooth layer of cream cheese provide a rich, indulgent filling, while nori sheets wrap everything into perfectly rolled sushi bites. Topped with toasted sesame seeds for a nutty crunch and served with soy sauce (or tamari), spicy wasabi, and pickled ginger, this dish is a satisfying, guilt-free option for sushi lovers. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's ideal for an impressive appetizer, a light lunch, or even meal prep.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 small head cauliflower
• 2 ripe avocado
• 4 nori sheets
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 4 tablespoons cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 1 teaspoon wasabi paste
• 2 tablespoons pickled ginger
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the cauliflower rice. Remove the leaves and stem from the cauliflower, and chop it into florets.

Step 2

Pulse the cauliflower florets in a food processor until the texture resembles rice grains. Be careful not to over-process.

Step 3

Transfer the cauliflower rice into a nonstick skillet and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until soft but not mushy, stirring frequently.

Step 4

Add the rice vinegar to the cooked cauliflower rice and stir well. Allow it to cool completely.

Step 5

While the cauliflower rice cools, cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, peel the skin, and slice them into thin, uniform strips.

Step 6

Place a nori sheet on a bamboo sushi mat, shiny side down.

Step 7

Spread 1/4 of the cauliflower rice evenly over the nori sheet, leaving about 1 inch at the top edge.

Step 8

Spread 1 tablespoon of cream cheese in a thin line across the center of the rice.

Step 9

Lay some avocado slices evenly along the cream cheese line.

Step 10

Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the nori over the filling, using even pressure to form a tight cylindrical shape. Seal the roll by wetting the top edge with a bit of water and pressing gently.

Step 11

Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients to make 3 more rolls.

Step 12

Lightly toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown.

Step 13

Use a sharp, wet knife to slice each roll into 6-8 pieces.

Step 14

Serve the avocado maki with soy sauce or tamari, wasabi paste, and pickled ginger on the side, garnished with toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(543.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	540.7

Total Fat 42.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.1g
Cholesterol 60.6mg	0%
Sodium 1207.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 36.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.0g	0%
Total Sugars 9.6g
Protein 15.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 188.4mg	0%
Iron 3.4mg	0%
Potassium 1747.7mg	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: 64.7%

Protein: 10.6%

Carbs: 24.7%