Healthy California Roll Sushi Bowls for Meal Prep
These Healthy California Roll Sushi Bowls for Meal Prep deliver all the satisfying flavors of a classic California roll without the fuss of rolling. They are customizable, healthy, and perfect for meal prep, making them a lifesaver for busy weekdays.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Total Time: 65 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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2 cups Brown Rice
1/4 cup Rice Vinegar
2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
1 tsp Sea Salt
1 lb Imitation Crab Meat
2 large Avocados
1 large English Cucumber
4-5 sheets Nori Sheets
1/4 cup Light Mayonnaise
1-2 tbsp Sriracha Sauce
2 tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
2-3 stalks Green Onions
Instructions
- Rinse the brown rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear and cook according to package instructions
- Prepare the sushi vinegar by heating rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a saucepan until dissolved
- Once rice is cooked, drizzle the sushi vinegar mixture over the rice and gently fold
- Cool the rice completely before proceeding
- Prepare the toppings: flake the imitation crab, slice the avocado, and julienne the cucumber
- Make the spicy mayo by whisking together light mayonnaise and Sriracha sauce
- Assemble the bowls by dividing the seasoned rice into meal prep containers and adding the toppings on top
- Drizzle with spicy mayo, sprinkle sesame seeds and sliced green onions, then refrigerate
Notes
Avoid adding avocado until just before serving to prevent browning.
Store nori strips separately to keep them crispy.