California Roll Sushi Bowls
California Roll Sushi Bowls offer a delightful, deconstructed take on traditional sushi, combining vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients into one satisfying meal. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or a casual lunch. With creamy avocado, crunchy cucumber, and tender imitation crab over perfectly seasoned sushi rice, these bowls are not only delicious but also highly customizable to suit your personal preferences. Whether you stick to the classic ingredients or mix in your favorite veggies and proteins, each bite is a burst of freshness that transports you to the heart of sushi cuisine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 1 cup short-grain sushi rice
- 1.5 cups water
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 oz imitation crab meat or real crab
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Sriracha (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse 1 cup of short-grain sushi rice under cold water until clear.
- Cook the rinsed rice with 1.5 cups water according to package instructions; let sit covered for 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, season warm rice with 3 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp salt.
- Slice cucumber and dice avocado for toppings.
- In serving bowls, layer seasoned sushi rice, followed by cucumber slices, diced avocado, and imitation crab.
- Drizzle with low-sodium soy sauce and add sriracha if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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