Low Sodium Avocado Maki

Elevate your sushi game with this guilt-free, Low Sodium Avocado Maki recipe—perfect for a healthy and flavorful meal! Featuring fluffy sushi rice seasoned with a light rice vinegar mixture and a pinch of salt substitute, these veggie-packed rolls are bursting with creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and vibrant carrot for a delightful texture contrast. Wrapped in nutrient-rich nori and finished with a sprinkle of nutty sesame seeds, this homemade sushi is a heart-healthy alternative to traditional rolls, without compromising on taste. Ready in under an hour, it’s an easy, low-sodium option for sushi lovers looking to enjoy a wholesome, plant-based meal at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

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
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt substitute
• 4 whole Nori sheets
• 1 large Avocado
• 1 small Cucumber
• 1 small Carrot
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds

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 rinsed rice and 1 1/4 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it stand, covered, for another 10 minutes.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl. Gently fold the vinegar mixture into the rice with a spatula until the rice is cool and the mixture is well incorporated.

Step 5

Prepare the fillings: Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice it thinly. Peel and julienne the cucumber and carrot.

Step 6

Place a nori sheet, shiny side down, on a bamboo sushi mat covered with plastic wrap.

Step 7

With damp hands, evenly spread about 3/4 cup of the cooked rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.

Step 8

Arrange several strips of avocado, cucumber, and carrot horizontally across the middle of the rice.

Step 9

Lift the edge of the sushi mat closest to you and begin rolling the nori over the fillings, pressing gently to keep the roll tight. Continue rolling until the free edge of the nori is pressed evenly into the roll.

Step 10

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the roll.

Step 11

With a sharp knife, cut the roll into 8 even pieces.

Step 12

Repeat with the remaining nori, rice, and fillings.

Step 13

Serve immediately or refrigerate until needed.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(903.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	759.1

Total Fat 35.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 164.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 103.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.2g	0%
Total Sugars 17.3g
Protein 14.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 104.8mg	0%
Iron 4.0mg	0%
Potassium 3388.6mg	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: 40.5%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 52.4%