Low Fat California Rolls

Experience the fresh flavors of sushi in a guilt-free way with these Low Fat California Rolls—a healthy twist on the classic favorite! Crafted with perfectly seasoned sushi rice, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and a lightened-up imitation crab mixture tossed in low-fat mayonnaise, these rolls are packed with flavor while being mindful of your waistline. Wrapped in nutrient-rich nori sheets and paired with low-sodium soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi for the ultimate sushi experience, this recipe is perfect for those craving a wholesome, homemade snack or light meal. Ready in under an hour, these rolls are a crowd-pleasing option for lunch, dinner, or party platters, offering all the taste of traditional California rolls with significantly less fat.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Sushi rice
• 1.25 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 0.5 tablespoons Sugar
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 4 Nori sheets
• 4 ounces Imitation crab sticks (surimi), sliced thinly
• 2 tablespoons Low-fat mayonnaise
• 0.5 Cucumber, julienned
• 1 Avocado, thinly sliced
• 0 Low sodium soy sauce, for serving
• 0 Pickled ginger, for serving
• 0 Wasabi, for serving

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the rice and 1.25 cups water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for an additional 10 minutes.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved.

Step 5

Transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl and gently fold in the vinegar mixture until evenly combined. Allow it to cool to room temperature.

Step 6

Cut the imitation crab sticks into thin strips and mix them with low-fat mayonnaise until well coated.

Step 7

Place a nori sheet on a bamboo sushi mat or a clean kitchen towel.

Step 8

Spread a thin, even layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving about a 1-inch border at the top edge.

Step 9

Place a few slices of avocado, julienned cucumber, and the crab mixture along the bottom edge of the rice.

Step 10

Using the sushi mat, carefully roll the nori over the fillings, applying gentle pressure. Seal with the border of nori by moistening it with a little water.

Step 11

Use a sharp knife to cut the roll into 8 equal pieces.

Step 12

Repeat with the remaining nori sheets and fillings.

Step 13

Serve with low sodium soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(812.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	630.6

Total Fat 15.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 27.7mg	0%
Sodium 2633.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 103.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.9g	0%
Total Sugars 17.2g
Protein 18.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 85.1mg	0%
Iron 3.1mg	0%
Potassium 848.4mg	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: 22.6%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 65.8%