Fresh Healthy Cucumber Avocado Sushi Rolls No Rice Easy Recipe
A light and fresh sushi roll alternative using cucumber as the wrap and creamy avocado filling, perfect for quick, healthy meals without rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 large cucumbers (English or seedless preferred)
- 2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Soy sauce or tamari for dipping (low-sodium preferred)
- Wasabi mayo (optional, mix mayo with wasabi paste)
- 1 small carrot, julienned
- A few sprigs fresh cilantro or chives
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- Pickled ginger (optional, for serving)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for avocado mash)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry cucumbers. Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline slicer, slice cucumbers lengthwise into thin strips about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick. Aim for 10-12 strips per cucumber. Lay strips flat on a clean surface or paper towel to absorb excess moisture.
- In a mixing bowl, scoop out avocado flesh and gently mash with a fork. Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice and a pinch of salt to prevent browning and season. Mix in 1 teaspoon sesame oil for flavor. Optionally add finely chopped cilantro or chives.
- Julienne the carrot into thin matchsticks.
- Lay one cucumber strip flat on a work surface. Spread about 1 tablespoon of avocado mixture along one end of the strip. Top with a few carrot sticks and a small sprig of cilantro or chives. Carefully roll the cucumber strip tightly over the filling, pressing gently to secure the roll. Repeat with remaining strips and filling.
- Arrange rolls on a plate, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top, and serve with soy sauce or tamari and wasabi mayo on the side. Add pickled ginger if desired.
Notes
Pat cucumber strips dry to avoid soggy rolls. Use lemon juice in avocado mash to prevent browning. If cucumber strips crack, slice slightly thicker or use fresher cucumbers. Assemble rolls just before serving for best texture. Variations include adding smoked salmon, shrimp, tofu, or swapping carrot for bell peppers or mango.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 4 rolls per se
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 4.5
- Protein: 1.5
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