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Avocado Roll Recipe
This Avocado Roll recipe is the best homemade version of a sushi favorite. You only need simple ingredients like avocado, cucumber, and carrots. Top with a delicious spicy mayo for extra flavor!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 rolls
Calories: 259 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 4 cups seasoned sushi rice cooked
- 1 small avocado sliced
- 1 small carrot julienned
- 1 small cucumber julienned
- 4 sheets nori roasted
- salt optional
- toasted sesame seeds
- sriracha mayo optional
Instructions
- Prepare seasoned sushi rice and then slice and julienne the vegetables.
- Place one sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat rough side-up.* Add 1 cup sushi rice on the rough part of the nori. Spread it out as much as you can with a rice paddle. Then, get your fingertips wet with a little water and lightly spread out the rice to all of the edges except for the one furthest from you. You’ll want to stop ½-inch from that end so the nori can seal once rolled.
- Slightly off-center and close to you, place a few carrot strips, ¼ of the avocado slices, and a few pieces of cucumber. Sprinkle on some salt, if desired.
- Starting from the end by you, lift up the mat over the vegetables and begin rolling, pushing back in the filling as you go. Make sure to tighten up the roll for the best results.
- Once you’ve completely rolled up the sushi, wet your fingers and run it along the ½-inch piece of nori that was left uncovered. This will make the nori stick together and seal the roll. Repeat with the remaining nori and filling ingredients until you have 4 rolls.
- To cut the sushi: Run a sharp chef’s knife under cold water and cut 2-3 slices at a time. Repeat this until you have cut each roll into 8-10 pieces.
- Finish the avocado roll with a drizzle of sriracha mayo and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, if you’d prefer. Serve with some wasabi, sushi ginger, and soy sauce on the side. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Bamboo mat: If you don’t have one, a dish or tea towel will also work great for rolling!
- Storage: For the best taste, enjoy homemade sushi rolls immediately after making. To store, keep uncut rolls wrapped tightly in plastic wrap in the refrigerator. They will last up to 2 days before the avocado browns and the rice hardens.
- Sushi Rice: Learn how to make your own sushi rice at this recipe here. Make sure to let this come to room temperature completely before rolling the sushi.
- Filling: Avoid overfilling the rolls, as this makes it difficult to roll them up tightly.
- Prevent Sticking: Keep a bowl of water nearby to wet your hands and prevent the rice from sticking.
Nutrition Information
Calories
259kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
15mg
(1%)
Potassium
372mg
(11%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
257IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4rolls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 259kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 372mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 257IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.