Heart-Healthy Alaskan Sushi Roll

Elevate your sushi night with the Heart-Healthy Alaskan Sushi Roll, a wholesome twist on a classic favorite! This vibrant dish features nutrient-rich brown sushi rice infused with tangy rice vinegar, delicately wrapped around wild-caught Alaskan salmon, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and fresh spinach leaves—all rolled in nutrient-dense nori. Perfect for health-conscious foodies, this recipe keeps sodium in check with low-sodium soy sauce and incorporates clean, high-quality ingredients to satisfy your sushi cravings guilt-free. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and served alongside pickled ginger and wasabi, these rolls make for a delicious, omega-3-packed meal that’s as beautiful as it is nourishing. Ready in just an hour, this recipe is ideal for dinner parties, meal prep, or a fun hands-on cooking experience at home!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sushi rice
• 1.5 cups water
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 6 ounces wild-caught Alaskan salmon
• 4 sheets nori sheets
• 1 large avocado
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 cup baby spinach leaves
• 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 0.25 cup pickled ginger
• 1 teaspoon wasabi
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Start by rinsing the brown sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine 1 cup of rinsed sushi rice with 1.5 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.

Step 2

Remove the rice from heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt until dissolved.

Step 3

Gently fold the vinegar mixture into the warmed rice, using a wooden spatula. Be careful not to mash the rice. Let it cool to room temperature.

Step 4

While the rice cools, prepare the fillings. Slice 6 ounces of Alaskan salmon into thin strips. Peel and slice 1 large avocado. Julienne 1 medium cucumber.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Place a few spinach leaves, avocado slices, cucumber sticks, and salmon strips horizontally across the center of the rice.

Step 7

Using the sushi mat, roll the sushi tightly from the bottom, applying gentle pressure to shape the roll. Seal the roll by moistening the top border with water.

Step 8

Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make additional rolls. Using a sharp, clean knife, cut each roll into 6 to 8 pieces.

Step 9

Serve the sushi rolls with pickled ginger, low-sodium soy sauce, and a small amount of wasabi for dipping. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1328.4 grams (1328.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1019

Total Fat 48.60g	62%
Saturated Fat 7.50g	38%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.70g
Cholesterol 104mg	35%
Sodium 3959mg	172%
Total Carbohydrate 89.90g	33%
Dietary Fiber 23.20g	83%
Total Sugars 9.90g
Protein 65.20g	130%

Vitamin D 900IU	4501%
Calcium 277mg	21%
Iron 8mg	44%
Potassium 2677mg	57%

*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: 41.3%

Protein: 24.7%

Carbs: 34.0%