Low Sodium Avocado Sushi

Elevate your sushi game with this vibrant and heart-healthy Low Sodium Avocado Sushi recipe, where simplicity meets mindful cooking! Perfect for sushi enthusiasts seeking a reduced-sodium option, this dish features creamy avocado slices paired with crisp cucumber and sweet carrot, all wrapped in tender sushi rice seasoned with a light rice vinegar dressing. The key to its health-conscious twist is the use of low sodium soy sauce, offering the perfect balance of flavor without compromising on nutrition. With just 25 minutes of prep time and easy-to-follow steps, you can create these elegant, vegetarian sushi rolls right at home—perfect for a light lunch, snack, or dinner party appetizer. Impress your taste buds while keeping things wholesome with this fresh and delicious take on homemade sushi!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup sushi rice
• 1.25 cups water
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1.5 tablespoons sugar
• 1 whole avocado
• 4 sheets nori sheets
• 0.5 cup cucumber
• 0.5 cup carrot
• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice in a fine mesh strainer under cold water until the water runs clear.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and 1.25 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Cook for 15 minutes, then remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 additional minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the rice vinegar and sugar. Warm over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Set aside to cool.

Step 4

Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and add the cooled vinegar mixture. Stir gently to coat each grain of rice evenly. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.

Step 5

Peel and slice the avocado into thin strips. Peel and julienne the cucumber and carrot into thin matchstick-sized pieces.

Step 6

Lay a sheet of nori shiny side down on a bamboo sushi mat. With wet hands, evenly spread a thin layer of rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top edge.

Step 7

Arrange a few slices of avocado, cucumber, and carrot along the bottom edge of the rice.

Step 8

Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the sushi away from you, pressing gently to compact it. Seal the roll by dampening the edge of the nori with a little water.

Step 9

With a sharp knife, slice the sushi roll into 6-8 pieces. Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients.

Step 10

Serve the avocado sushi rolls with low sodium soy sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(868.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	675.2

Total Fat 23.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1324.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 107.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.7g	0%
Total Sugars 23.7g
Protein 14.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 105.5mg	0%
Iron 3.6mg	0%
Potassium 1385.7mg	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: 30.3%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 61.5%