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Low Carb Sushi Lunch Box
Prep time:10 mins- Cook time:0 mins
Servings:1
Although Mediterranean-style diet principles underpin everything we do at The Fast 800, we love to apply them to different cuisines from around the world. Finding healthier versions of your favourite foods is the key to long term success when it comes to a healthy lifestyle, so if you’re a fan of sushi this low carb sushi recipe is for you.
At just 323 calories, our low carb sushi recipe is fasting-friendly and suitable to enjoy as part of a keto diet. The cooked prawns is what helps this dish provide almost half of your daily recommended protein in just one serving. Prawns are an excellent low carb, low fat source of protein and we love to incorporate them into our fasting day recipes. Similarly, edamame beans are a rich source of protein, providing 11g of protein per 100g serving.
Sushi is traditionally made with white sushi rice, which is high in carbohydrates and often contains added sugar and salt. To help make this low carb sushi recipe healthier, we’ve opted to swap out the sushi rice for fibre-rich cauliflower rice, which is a cauliflower alternative that can be enjoyed raw or steamed. It’s one of our favourite low carb swaps to make, as it’s a great way of adding more vegetables to your day, and it hits the spot when it comes to carb cravings.
When it comes to an easy lunch option, it really doesn’t get simpler than this low carb sushi recipe. Simply throw it all together and enjoy straight from the fridge either at home or from work. Better still, you can prepare them ahead of time and enjoy pre-prepared lunches the next day. Find more tasty recipes on The Fast 800 Programme.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet nori,
- 100g cauliflower, riced
- 80g cooked peeled prawns,
- ¼ avocado, diced
- ¼ cucumber, diced
- 40g edamame, defrosted
- 1 tbsp mayo (10g)
Instructions
- Add everything to a lunchbox and take it with you to work! Pop it in the fridge when you get there and you have an easy lunch, with no reheating required.
- Cauli rice can be eaten raw, but if you prefer, pop it in the microwave for 30-60 seconds to steam.
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Notes
- Non-fasting day? Have cooked brown rice instead of cauliflower rice, or as well as!
- Make ahead of time and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Edamame soybeans can be found in the freezer or tinned section (in pods or podded).
- When choosing mayonnaise, always read the label first. Avoid mayonnaise with lots of additives, gums and preservatives and ideally choose a free-range whole egg mayonnaise made with olive oil and minimal sugar (less than 5g/100g).
