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Delicious keto sushi recipe made without rice.

Each sushi roll is filled with cream cheese instead of sushi rice and only 1.5 g net carbs per keto sushi roll.

You can even make keto sushi with cream cheese or cauliflower rice.

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Quick and easy homemade sushi keto recipes made with cream cheese or cauliflower rice. Perfect for your low-carb lifestyle and sushi cravings.

Is sushi keto?

No, regular sushi rolls contain sushi rice and are high carb so are avoided on the low-carb diet, keto diet, and high-protein low-carb diet.

This keto sushi rolls recipe is made with a cream cheese filling or cauliflower rice and wrapped in a nori sheet. It’s healthy, filling, low in carbs, and perfect served with soy sauce or coconut aminos.

What’s in regular sushi?

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This sushi chart will show you the shocking truth of what’s really inside sushi.

Is sushi healthy? Keto sushi rolls might be healthy, but a classic spicy tuna roll is full of rice, sweet rice wine vinegar, and a thin layer of raw fish.

A typical sushi lunch of spicy tuna rolls and California rolls are the equivalent of eating 6 slices of whole bread.

But don’t despair – I’ll show you how to make easy and delicious keto sushi rolls that will satisfy any sushi cravings.

How many carbs are in a sushi roll?

6 pieces of California sushi have 12g net carbs.

2 pieces of 7-Eleven crumbed chicken sushi have 67.3 g net carbs.

Nutritional values from cronometer.com

You probably already know that traditional sushi contains white rice, sushi rice, or brown rice, but did you know that sushi rice may contain added sugar and flour to help the rice become sticky?

That’s not the only source of hidden carbs, unfortunately. There is also sugar in the Japanese pickled ginger, added sugars in the sweet teriyaki sticky sauces, and wheat in the crumbed bread or panko coatings.

And did you know a sushi roll is made with shorter grain rice which has a higher starch content than typical rice?

You may decide never to eat traditional rice sushi again. It’s just not worth the high blood sugar.

Is there protein in sushi?

Unfortunately, there’s not much protein in sushi. Here are the stats for a typical single roll:

  • California roll (20g) = 1.1g protein, 2g net carbs, 0.9g fat
  • vegetarian sushi (22g) = 0.4g protein, 3.3g net carbs, 0.3g fat
  • sushi avocado roll (20g) = 0.3g protein, 4.2g net carbs, 0.8g fat

To eat 30g of protein, you would have to eat one of the following:

  • 27 California rolls
  • 75 vegetarian sushi rolls
  • 100 sushi avocado rolls
  • 1 chicken breast (100g/3.5oz)

What can you put inside sushi instead of rice?

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The easiest way to make sushi keto-friendly, you can swap out traditional rice for the cream cheese filling (or a cauliflower rice mixture).

How to make keto rice

Keto rice is easy to make and opens the door to so many keto sushi options. Learn how to make easy cauliflower rice then add your own rice vinegar before rolling tightly in a nori sheet.

Keto sushi roll ingredients

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You just need a few simple ingredients to make this delicious keto sushi recipe.

All the ingredients are in the simple recipe card below.

  • Nori sheets – these are dried seaweed sheets
  • Salmon – or protein of choice
  • Avocado – adds flavor and vitamins
  • Vegetable sticks – celery, carrots, jicama, etc.
  • Cream cheese – make sure to only purchase the full-fat, plain variety.

Keto sushi options

Any of these can be used to fill your keto sushi and then wrapped and rolled tightly on the seaweed sheets.

  • Tuna roll – add drained, canned tuna and spicy mayo
  • Cucumber roll – thin slices or sticks of cucumber
  • Salmon sushi rolls – add smoked salmon or canned salmon
  • Avocado rolls – perfect for vegetarian sushi lovers. Add avocado slices or mashed avocado.

Sprinkle some sesame seeds on top and dip your keto sushi rolls in some rice vinegar for a zesty flavor.

How to make keto sushi rolls

This keto-friendly sushi rolls recipe uses a creamy sushi filling, but if you prefer, you can use cauliflower sushi rise instead.

How to make sushi filling – in a small mixing bowl, use a fork and mix up the cream cheese until it’s soft.

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Next, add the avocado and mix well. Add other flavors such as smoked salmon, sesame seeds and wasabi paste.

How to roll sushi rolls – Place a nori sheet (otherwise known as seaweed sheets) across a bamboo mat.

Wet 1 inch (2cm) edge of the seaweed sheet using your finger dipped in water. This helps makes it sticky so your sushi roll doesn’t fall apart!

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Spread the keto-friendly sushi filling all over the nori sheet, place the vegetable sticks along the middle, and roll it up tightly using the bamboo roller.

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Cut into rolls using a sharp knife and serve with soy sauce, sesame seeds, a tiny smear of wasabi paste, and enjoy!

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Storage

Here’s how to keep your keto sushi rolls recipe fresh.

You can store any of the low-carb sushi recipes in the fridge for up to 3 days.

If you take the low-carb sushi for a packed lunch, you need to ensure it is packed with a chiller block in an insulated box.

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Nori rolls FAQs

If you don’t see your question in this list, please leave it in the comments.

How do you order keto sushi at restaurants?

Ask for cauliflower sushi rice or sashimi is a wonderful and healthy sushi option that is keto-friendly. Sashimi is slices of raw fish or meat that are served without rice.

Is sushi nutritious?

Not really. From the sushi chart above, you can see how little protein is in traditional sushi. Often sushi restaurants use fake crab or imitation crab that is made with wheat and starch.

Is sushi low-carb?

Sushi rolls are a high-carb meal. The classic sushi is full of rice, often added sugar and flour, wrapped in a nori sheet. Sushi is low-protein high-carb and is avoided on a keto diet.

What do you call sushi without rice?

You can order sushi without rice, this is called a naruto roll. A naruto roll uses thin slices of cucumber instead of rice.

How can I order low-carb sushi at a restaurant?

The only way to order keto sushi at a restaurant is if the chef can make them with cauliflower sushi rice instead of white rice.

What can I use instead of nori sheets?

You can use cucumber slices instead of nori sheets. Slice a cucumber with a vegetable peeler. Place a few overlapping slices on a sushi mat, place your filling along the middle, and tightly roll.

Do I need a food processor to make sushi?

No, you only need a sushi mat and a sharp knife.

What can I serve with sushi?

Serve with a small dipping bowl or soy sauce, coconut aminos, wasabi paste, and sesame seeds.

What is a California roll?

A California roll is an inside-out roll. It uses rice instead of a sheet of seaweed. It is not true Japanese sushi as it was invented for the convenience of Americans who didn’t like to eat seaweed.

What is a Philadelphia roll?

This is very similar to a California roll, but with Philadelphia cheese inside the rice.

More keto lunch ideas

If you want more healthy sushi alternatives, all these keto recipes and low-carb recipes are low-carb and gluten-free.

  • High-protein keto chicken Caesar salad
  • Crustless smoked salmon quiche
  • Salmon patties with lime avocado dressing
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Keto Sushi Rolls Recipe (without rice)

Delicious keto sushi recipe (made without rice). Only 1.5 g net carbs per keto sushi roll. You can even make keto sushi with cream cheese or cauliflower rice.

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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Lunch boxes, Snacks

Cuisine: Egg free, Gluten Free, Grain free, Keto, LCHF, Low Carb, No Sugars, Wheat Free

Keyword: Keto sushi, Low-carb sushi

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 335.5kcal

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Equipment

  • Mixing bowls

Ingredients

  • 4 large nori sheets
  • 250 g cream cheese full fat
  • 1 avocado
  • 100 g salmon fillet
  • vegetable sticks (of choice)
  • +/- salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Mix the cream cheese with a fork until soft. Add the avocado and smoked salmon and mix through.

  • Gently spread the cream cheese mixture along the nori sheet leaving a 1-inch strip at the end. Wet the strip of the nori sheet with a little water to make it sticky.

  • Place various vegetable sticks along the centre and length of the cream cheese mixture.

  • Roll tightly and enclose using the nori sticky strip.

  • Leave the nori roll on the chopping board while you are making the next sheet, then cut them into small sushi rolls.

  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Notes

  • Cut the sushi into 16 pieces. 1 serving = 4 pieces.
  • Nutrition values are calculated for the nori sheets, salmon and cream cheese basic roll.
  • Your choice of vegetables used is additional.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serve ( serves 4)Calories: 335.5kcalCarbohydrates: 5.9gProtein: 10gFat: 30.5gSodium: 212mgPotassium: 457.6mgFiber: 4.4gSugar: 2.7gVitamin A: 1052.8IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 71.4mgIron: 0.6mg

There are a lot of ways you can make keto sushi rolls without too many carbs that fit into a keto diet.

Please leave a comment on which is your favorite keto-friendly sushi.

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FAQs

What sushi rolls can you eat on keto? ›

That said, nutritionists acknowledge that there are sushi variations you can still consume while observing the ketogenic diet regime. These include sashimi, which is not served with rice or toppings, and Naruto, where the ingredients are wrapped in cucumber instead of rice.

What is a sushi roll without rice called? ›

1. Sashimi. Technically, sashimi isn't a type of sushi because it contains no rice. We're including it in our sushi guide because it plays an important role in Japanese cuisine. Sashimi is thinly sliced fish or meat, often served raw.

How many calories in a sushi roll without rice? ›

A "big" sushi roll like the Spider Roll, Tempura Roll or Dynamite Roll typically has 500-plus calories, mostly from oils and white carbs. Rice-less rolls with fish, avocado and veggies are generally a much more moderate 200-250 calories, with quality calories from lean protein, heart-smart fats and veggies.

What is a low-carb rice substitute for sushi? ›

Vegetable-based substitutes: Cauliflower rice: This is a popular choice made by grating or ricing cauliflower. It has a similar texture to rice and cooks quickly. It's very low in carbs (only 5 grams net carbs per cup cooked) and packed with vitamins and fiber.

Will one sushi roll kick me out of ketosis? ›

Unfortunately, you can't eat traditional sushi on keto. Sushi actually refers to the rice found in the most common rolls and rice is a carb which breaks your keto diet. Although, you CAN enjoy a wonderful array of the fresh seafood your sushi restaurant offers while on keto.

What can I eat instead of rice on keto? ›

6 Keto-Friendly and Low Carb Rice Substitutes
  • Cauliflower Rice. 0.9 grams net carbs and 0.9 grams protein per 50 grams cooked serving. ...
  • Shirataki Rice. 0.6 grams net carbs and 0 grams protein per 50 grams cooked serving. ...
  • Mushroom Rice. ...
  • Lentils. ...
  • Wild Rice. ...
  • Quinoa.

What is skinny sushi wrapped in? ›

Makizushi consists of sushi rice and other ingredients generally wrapped in nori (thin sheets of seaweed), but is occasionally wrapped in a thin omelette, soy paper, cucumber or shiso (perilla) leaves. The roll is formed with the help of a bamboo mat, called a makisu.

What are the different types of sushi without rice? ›

sushi without rice
  • Cauliflower Rice Sushi Rolls - Sweetashoney. ...
  • Quick Nori Roll with Cucumber and Avocado Recipe | Chocolate & Zucchini. ...
  • Raw Nori wraps. ...
  • un-sushi (riceless sushi) Raw fish, avocado, fish eggs & crab in nori with no rice. # ...
  • cucumber roll ups are a great way to get protein and veggies without the carbs.

What Japanese food can you eat on keto? ›

Keto-Friendly Japanese Dishes
  • SHABU-SHABU. Starting strong with this magic broth. ...
  • YAKINIKU. The Japanese indoor BBQ provides you with as much chicken, pork, and beef as your heart desires. ...
  • YAKITORI. ...
  • SASHIMI. ...
  • ODEN. ...
  • HAMBURG. ...
  • CHICKEN STEAK. ...
  • MISO SOUP.
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How many carbs a day on keto? ›

The ketogenic diet typically reduces total carbohydrate intake to less than 50 grams a day—less than the amount found in a medium plain bagel—and can be as low as 20 grams a day. Generally, popular ketogenic resources suggest an average of 70-80% fat from total daily calories, 5-10% carbohydrate, and 10-20% protein.

What is the least fattening sushi roll? ›

Cucumber Roll - By far the lowest-calorie roll. Wrap it with brown rice for the extra fiber and your calories are kept at bay. Salmon and Avocado Roll - Packed with healthy fats: omega-3 fatty acids from the salmon and the monounsaturated fats from the avocado.

How can I get carbs without rice? ›

Which foods are rich in carbohydrates besides bread, rice, and...
  1. all fruits and fruit juices.
  2. all grains including barley, oats, farro and yes rice (all types)
  3. beans.
  4. starchy vegetables like potatoes, corn and sweet peas.
  5. milk, yogurt and ice cream.
  6. sugar, sweets and sugar sweetened beverages.

Can I skip rice vinegar for sushi? ›

Whatever amount of rice vinegar you use for sushi rice, use 1/2 that amount of regular vinegar. Start adding it to a cup of rice first, if it's too strong, you can always add more rice and fix it. Apple Cider Vinegar is the best substitute for Rice Vinegar.

Can you ask for no rice sushi? ›

If you want “sushi without the rice” you probably want sashimi, the sliced raw fish commonly used with sushi. That often comes with a side of plain rice on the side which you can ask them to omit or see if they could substitute it for a carb-free side (maybe sunomono, tsukemono, or seaweed salad).

How do you eat sushi on keto? ›

Opt for sashimi, which is thinly sliced raw fish, as it is a great keto-friendly option. You can also choose sushi rolls with seaweed, fish, and low-carb vegetables like cucumber and avocado. Avoid rolls with rice and opt for alternatives like cauliflower rice or soy paper.

Is soy paper sushi keto-friendly? ›

The average soy wrap contains only 1-2 grams of carbs, which is extremely low. This wrap is a safe and delicious choice for people who are following a ketogenic diet. Soy paper is free of cholesterol, trans fats, saturated fats, and low in carbs. It has only 15-20 calories per wrap.

Are rice paper rolls keto-friendly? ›

A rice paper roll has 8.4 grams of carbs, so it's unsuitable for keto dieters. Rice paper also has a fiber content of 0.1 grams, so it won't bring the net carb count down by much.

How do you ask for keto sushi? ›

The most important thing when ordering keto sushi is to ask the chefs not to use rice. Whether it be white rice, sushi rice, or brown rice, all regular rice has a high carb count. Also, check the menu online and scout out the low-carb offerings. Tell your server you limit carbs upfront and ensure they have no problem.

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