Mediterranean Diet Avocado and Crab Sushi Roll

Delight your taste buds with this Mediterranean Diet Avocado and Crab Sushi Roll, a fresh and healthy twist on traditional sushi that brings coastal flavors to your table. Featuring creamy avocado, succulent lump crab meat infused with zesty lemon and aromatic dill, and refreshing cucumber, these sushi rolls are a vibrant blend of textures and nutrients. The seasoned sushi rice adds a subtle tang, while a touch of extra virgin olive oil highlights the Mediterranean influence. Wrapped in delicate nori and sprinkled with nutty sesame seeds, these rolls are perfect as a light lunch, appetizer, or a standout dish for entertaining. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is as easy to make as it is impressive to serve, celebrating the best of Japanese and Mediterranean fusion.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

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 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 large Avocado
• 200 grams Fresh lump crab meat
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 4 sheets Nori sheets
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes.

Step 2

Combine the rinsed rice and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18 minutes, or until the water is fully absorbed.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds, or until the sugar is dissolved.

Step 4

Once the rice is cooked, remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a large baking sheet and drizzle the vinegar mixture over the rice. Gently fold to combine and let it cool to room temperature.

Step 5

While the rice cools, cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl. Mash with lemon juice to prevent browning.

Step 6

Gently mix the crab meat with the olive oil and finely chopped fresh dill.

Step 7

Cut the cucumber into thin matchstick-sized strips.

Step 8

Lay a bamboo sushi mat on a flat surface and place a sheet of nori on top, shiny side down.

Step 9

Spread an even layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving about 1 inch of nori uncovered on one edge.

Step 10

Arrange a row of avocado, crab mixture, and cucumber along the center of the rice.

Step 11

Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the sushi, pressing gently but firmly to shape. Moisten the uncovered edge of the nori with a bit of water to seal the roll.

Step 12

Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make additional rolls.

Step 13

With a sharp knife, slice each roll into 6-8 pieces. Wipe the knife blade with a damp cloth after each cut to keep edges clean.

Step 14

Serve the rolls sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(986.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	898.9

Total Fat 54.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1323.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 96.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.2g	0%
Total Sugars 9.3g
Protein 16.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 118.9mg	0%
Iron 4.8mg	0%
Potassium 1640.7mg	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: 52.1%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 41.0%