Avocado and Cucumber Sushi Roll

Elevate your sushi night with these easy yet elegant Avocado and Cucumber Sushi Rolls, perfect for both beginners and seasoned home chefs. This recipe combines creamy avocado and crisp cucumber wrapped in a layer of perfectly seasoned sushi rice and nori sheets for a delightful balance of textures and flavors. With step-by-step instructions, you’ll master the art of rolling sushi right in your kitchen. Ideal as a light appetizer or a refreshing main dish, these vegetarian sushi rolls pair beautifully with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and a hint of wasabi for added zing. Quick to prepare and loaded with fresh, wholesome ingredients, this recipe is a must-try for lovers of healthy, homemade Japanese cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 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
• 4 Nori sheets
• 1 Avocado
• 1 Cucumber
• 0 for serving Soy sauce
• 0 for serving Pickled ginger
• 0 for serving Wasabi

Directions

Step 1

Rinse 1 cup of sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.

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 20 minutes until the water is fully absorbed.

Step 3

Remove from heat and let it stand, covered, for an additional 10 minutes.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt until dissolved.

Step 5

Transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl. Pour the vinegar mixture over the rice and fold it in gently with a spatula to mix without mashing the rice. Allow the sushi rice to cool to room temperature.

Step 6

Peel and pit 1 avocado, then slice it into thin strips.

Step 7

Peel and cut 1 cucumber into long, thin strips, approximately the same length as the avocado.

Step 8

Place a bamboo sushi mat on a clean surface. Lay a sheet of nori on the mat, shiny side down.

Step 9

Spread a thin, even layer of the cooled sushi rice over the nori, leaving about 1 inch of nori uncovered at the top edge.

Step 10

Arrange a few strips of avocado and cucumber about 1 inch from the bottom edge of the rice-covered nori.

Step 11

Use the sushi mat to carefully roll the sushi, applying gentle but firm pressure to create a tight roll. Be sure to seal the roll by lightly wetting the uncovered edge of nori and pressing it firmly.

Step 12

Repeat the rolling process with the remaining ingredients to make a total of four sushi rolls.

Step 13

Use a sharp knife to cut each roll into 6 to 8 equal pieces, wiping the blade with a damp cloth between cuts to ensure clean edges.

Step 14

Serve the sushi rolls with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	871.1 grams (871.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	639

Total Fat 23.30g	30%
Saturated Fat 3.40g	17%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.80g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1562mg	68%
Total Carbohydrate 100.00g	36%
Dietary Fiber 15.00g	54%
Total Sugars 17.70g
Protein 12.70g	25%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 112mg	9%
Iron 4mg	19%
Potassium 1330mg	28%

*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: 31.7%

Protein: 7.7%

Carbs: 60.6%