Making homemade sushi sounds like a fun and delicious activity for people who really have their lives together. But let’s face it, how many of us actually have the time and patience for that? Fortunately, this healthy California roll sushi bowl makes homemade sushi easy.
Remember that scene in the Sex and the City movie, when Samantha spends all day making sushi as a surprise for her boyfriend and then he doesn’t even show up? Anyone who has ever made homemade sushi has ten times the sympathy for Samantha in that moment (and not just because of the obvious signs of her deteriorating relationship). Making sushi is NOT easy.
Luckily, this California roll sushi bowl makes it a whole lot easier. One of the hardest parts about making sushi is getting the form right. Rolling sushi requires more skill and technique than you may think. This recipe cuts out the challenge without sacrificing any of the presentation.
You can think of this healthy California roll sushi bowl as a sort of sushi salad. Still loaded with all of your favorite ingredients and busting with colors and flavor, but much easier to make and eat. This recipe also tells you exactly how to place each ingredient for a perfect, Insta-worthy sushi bowl.
Now, there are few foods more divisive than sushi. People either totally love it or totally hate it. I, however, happen to maintain that most people who “don’t like sushi” have never tried it. I can understand how raw fish may be a turnoff, but it’s just one of those things you can’t knock till you try.
As any seasoned sushi lover knows though, California rolls aren’t technically *real* sushi, by which I mean there’s no raw fish. This makes California rolls the perfect intro for sushi skeptics.
While many California rolls use some kind of cooked seafood or seafood substitute, often crab, this sushi bowl is actually totally vegetarian. This recipe uses cucumber, radish, avocado and carrot for a fun and flavorful sushi bowl.
Meanwhile, although most sushi is pretty healthy to begin with, this recipe kicks things up a notch. This super healthy California roll sushi bowl replaces traditional white sticky rice with brown rice. This swap for a whole grain makes your sushi bowl that much healthier. However, mixed with rice vinegar, the brown rice in this recipe will still get that sticky sushi texture.
The ingredients layer beautifully, making this recipe a win in taste, health, and presentation. Finally, a drizzle of ginger and soy sauce finishes this recipe off with Asian flair.
This recipe is perfect for busy sushi lovers who don’t have time to make sushi at home. Meanwhile, it is also a perfect way for newbies to ease into sushi. This recipe is so easy, delicious, and beautiful, it can make a sushi lover out of anyone.
Whip it up for an easy lunch, or pull a modified Samantha and make it for a special dinner. And this way, if your date doesn’t show, you won’t even have wasted any time. More for you!
Yields: 2 servings | Serving Size: 1 bowl | Calories: 456 | Total Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 900mg | Carbohydrates: 64g | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 5g | Protein: 11g | SmartPoints: 14
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons cool water
- 2 large nori wraps (or sheets)
- 1 cup brown rice, cooked
- 2 large radish, sliced into thin circles
- 1 cucumber, diced into small cubes
- 1 avocado, peeled, pit removed, sliced into strips
- 1/4 cup carrot, shredded
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of the rice vinegar with the water. Brush both side of the nori with the mixture to soak the nori thoroughly. Cut the nori wrap in half. Place each half into their own serving bowl so a small part of the top of the nori is stick up over the edge of the bowl.
- Next, combine the remaining rice vinegar and the rice. The rice will become very sticky and lump together. Divide the rice between the two serving bowls containing the nori. Spread to fill the bowl but do not pack down the rice.
- Place the radish on top of the rice taking up 1/4 of the bowl. Place the cucumber next to the radish, also filling up 1/4 of the bowl. Place the carrot next to the cucumber, and the avocado next to the carrot. Each should also take up 1/4 of the bowl.
- In a small bowl combine the ginger and soy sauce. Mix well and drizzle over the sushi bowl. Serve and enjoy!
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