Low Carb Spicy California Roll

Revolutionize your sushi game with this Low Carb Spicy California Roll, a fresh and flavorful twist on the classic favorite! Instead of traditional sushi rice, this recipe uses cauliflower rice blended with cream cheese and rice vinegar for a perfectly sticky, low-carb solution. Stuffed with creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and your choice of imitation or real crab meat, these rolls deliver all the best parts of a California roll without the carbs. A homemade sriracha mayo adds a spicy kick, while optional sesame seeds bring a nutty finish. Ready in under 30 minutes, these keto-friendly sushi rolls are perfect for a healthy lunch, snack, or dinner that’s as satisfying as it is guilt-free. Serve with soy sauce, pickled ginger, or extra spicy mayo for a sushi night done right!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cauliflower rice
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Cream cheese
• 4 sheets Nori sheets
• 1 cup Imitation crab sticks or real crab meat
• 1 medium Avocado
• 0.5 medium Cucumber
• 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the cauliflower rice by steaming it gently until tender. Allow it to cool to room temperature.

Step 2

Mix the cauliflower rice with rice vinegar and cream cheese in a mixing bowl. This will give it a sticky texture similar to sushi rice.

Step 3

Slice the avocado, cucumber, and crab meat into thin strips for easy rolling.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and sriracha sauce to make a spicy sauce. Adjust the spiciness to your preference.

Step 5

Lay a sheet of nori, shiny side down, on a bamboo rolling mat (or a piece of parchment paper if a mat is unavailable).

Step 6

Spread about 1/2 cup of prepared cauliflower rice evenly over the nori sheet, leaving about 1 inch at the top edge uncovered.

Step 7

Arrange a few slices of avocado, cucumber, and crab meat in a horizontal line across the center of the cauliflower rice.

Step 8

Drizzle a small amount of the spicy sauce on top of the fillings.

Step 9

Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the nori sheet away from you, pressing gently to form a tight roll. Seal the edge with a little water.

Step 10

Repeat steps 5-9 for the remaining nori sheets and fillings.

Step 11

Using a sharp knife, slice each roll into bite-sized pieces. Wipe the knife with a damp cloth between cuts for cleaner slices.

Step 12

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the rolls for extra flavor, if desired.

Step 13

Serve immediately with additional spicy sauce, soy sauce (optional), or pickled ginger on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(818.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	920.1

Total Fat 57.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2g
Cholesterol 107.5mg	0%
Sodium 2638.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 80.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.9g	0%
Total Sugars 26.6g
Protein 31.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 176.6mg	0%
Iron 4.2mg	0%
Potassium 1849.0mg	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: 53.8%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 33.3%