Description
All the flavors of a classic California roll—avocado, crab, cucumber, nori, and sesame—layered into a quick, fresh bowl that’s perfect for meal prep and stays under 400 calories per serving.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked short-grain sushi rice, warm
12 oz imitation crab, shredded
1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
1 medium avocado, sliced
4 roasted nori sheets, cut into thin strips
4 tsp toasted sesame seeds
4 tsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
2 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tsp sugar (optional, for rice)
1/2 tsp fine salt (optional, for rice)
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Pickled ginger, for serving (optional)
Wasabi or sriracha, to taste (optional)
Instructions
1. Season the rice: In a small bowl mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Fold into the warm cooked rice and let stand 5 minutes.
2. Prep toppings: Shred the imitation crab, slice cucumber and avocado, and cut nori into thin strips. Slice green onions.
3. Assemble: Divide rice among 4 bowls (about 1/2 cup each). Top each with 3 oz crab, cucumber, 1/4 of the avocado, and nori.
4. Finish: Drizzle each bowl with 1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce, sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions, and add pickled ginger. Serve with wasabi or a touch of sriracha if desired.
5. Meal prep tip: Store rice and crab in airtight containers up to 3 days. Add avocado and nori at serving to keep fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes