Low Fat Temaki Sushi

Experience the perfect balance of fresh flavors and guilt-free indulgence with our Low Fat Temaki Sushi recipe! This hand-rolled sushi is a fun, interactive meal that's incredibly simple to prepare, making it ideal for a light lunch, dinner, or even a sushi night with friends. Made with seasoned sushi rice, crisp julienned vegetables, creamy avocado, and tender cooked shrimp, all wrapped in a sheet of nori, these sushi cones are low in fat but high in flavor. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you’ll be able to whip up a healthy, homemade sushi option that’s perfect for dipping in low-sodium soy sauce or pairing with pickled ginger and a touch of wasabi. Whether you're a sushi-making beginner or a seasoned pro, this nutritious recipe is your ticket to sushi satisfaction with minimal effort.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Sushi rice
• 1.25 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 4 full sheets Nori (seaweed sheets)
• 8 medium pieces Cooked and chilled shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 0.5 cup Cucumber, julienned
• 0.25 cup Carrot, julienned
• 0.5 medium Avocado, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce (optional for dipping)
• 2 tablespoons Pickled ginger (optional for serving)
• 0.5 teaspoon Wasabi (optional for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This step removes excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming too sticky.

Step 2

Combine the rinsed rice and 1.25 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.

Step 3

Let the cooked rice sit, covered, for 10 minutes to rest.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Gently fold this mixture into the warm rice using a wooden or silicone spatula. Allow the seasoned rice to cool to room temperature.

Step 5

Using scissors, cut the nori sheets in half to create 8 rectangular pieces.

Step 6

Prepare the fillings by ensuring all ingredients (shrimp, cucumber, carrot, avocado) are sliced into manageable, uniform pieces for easy rolling.

Step 7

To assemble the temaki sushi, take one rectangular piece of nori and hold it in your hand, shiny side down. Add about 2-3 tablespoons of sushi rice to the top left corner of the sheet and gently spread it without mashing.

Step 8

Add a few pieces of each filling—shrimp, cucumber, carrot, and avocado—diagonally across the rice. Be careful not to overfill.

Step 9

Fold the bottom left corner of the nori over the fillings, rolling it into a cone shape. Use a small dab of rice as 'glue' to seal the edge of the nori.

Step 10

Repeat with the remaining nori sheets and fillings. Serve immediately with low-sodium soy sauce for dipping, and optionally, pickled ginger and wasabi on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(938.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	607.2

Total Fat 12.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 156.2mg	0%
Sodium 3661.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 90.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.6g	0%
Total Sugars 10.4g
Protein 32.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 144.9mg	0%
Iron 3.8mg	0%
Potassium 1262.2mg	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: 18.4%

Protein: 21.4%

Carbs: 60.2%