Cucumber Sushi

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If you’re on a low-carb diet but you’ve got to have your sushi fix, might I suggest this fun, delicious, and rice-free version of sushi? This Cucumber Sushi is a low-carb way of enjoying sushi and it’s so much easier than rolling it!

This light and fresh sushi alternative is made with simple ingredients like cucumber, imitation crab, avocado, carrot, and cream cheese – it’s a California roll, essentially – minus the rice and nori. Make sure the imitation crab you buy is gluten-free! For the dipping sauce, simply combine rice vinegar, sesame oil, chopped green onion, red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, and San-J 25% Less Sodium Tamari for a delectable sauce that complements the sushi and is just the right amount of salty.

This is my new favorite way to enjoy the flavors of sushi without the extra time of rolling them and the extra carbs from the rice. Delish!

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Overhead view of Cucumber Sushi in two columns on a white rectangular serving dish with a ramekin of soy sauce

5 from 2 votes

Gluten-Free Cucumber Sushi

By Gluten Free & More
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients 

  • ¼ cup San-J 25% Less Sodium Tamari
  • ¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 green onion, , finely chopped
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 pinch sesame seeds
  • 2 large cucumbers
  • 8 ounces cold cream cheese
  • 1 (8-ounce package) gluten-free imitation crab
  • 2 avocados, , cut into strips
  • 1 carrot, , peeled and cut into matchsticks

Instructions 

  • Combine the tamari, vinegar, and sesame oil. Mix well. Pour into dipping dishes and top with the green onion, red pepper flakes, and sesame seeds.
  • Cut the cucumbers in thirds widthwise and scoop out the seeds with a butter knife or small spoon, creating hollow tubes.
  • Cut the cream cheese into strips as long as the cucumber lengths and stuff into the cucumber pieces. Continue to fill the cucumbers with the crab, avocado, and carrot. Slice into rounds and serve with the dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 17gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 1312mgPotassium: 964mgFiber: 9gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 2870IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 248mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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