Low-Carb Sushi

Recipe makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

9 oz (255g) cauliflower (approximately 1 small head)
1 Tbsp olive oil
3.8 oz (110g) tuna steak, sashimi grade
2 Tbsp mayonnaise
2 tsp sriracha
¼ tsp sea salt
2 nori sheets
1 small cucumber, cut into strips
½ medium avocado, cut into strips
Pickled ginger and wasabi to serve, optional

Instructions:

First, prepare the cauliflower rice (or use a pre-prepared product). Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set it aside.

Cut the cauliflower into small florets. Add the cauliflower and olive oil to a food processor and pulse until the cauliflower resembles rice. Transfer to the prepared baking tray and bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes for an even cooking.

When done, remove it from the oven and cool to room temperature.

Meanwhile, prepare the tuna mixture. Cut the tuna steak into smaller pieces and add to a food processor. Pulse until nicely minced.

Transfer the tuna to a bowl and add mayonnaise, sriracha, and salt. Mix until thoroughly combined.

Place one nori sheet onto a sushi mat and cover it with toasted cauliflower, leaving about 2cm of space at the end farthest from you.

Spread toppings over the end closest to you and carefully roll. Cut into 4 equal pieces. Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients.

Optionally, serve with pickled ginger and wasabi.


Nutritional breakdown per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)

167 Calories
8.2g Protein
12.7g Fat
3.5g Fiber
6.5g Total Carbs
3g NET Carbs

Dr. Benjamin Bikman

Author

Dr. Benjamin Bikman, PhD, is a metabolic scientist and professor of Physiology & Developmental Biology, widely recognized for his research on insulin resistance, human metabolism, and metabolic health. As an expert in energy regulation and the hormonal drivers of obesity, he has published numerous studies connecting diet, macronutrient balance, and insulin response. Dr. Bikman is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of HLTH Code, where he applies his metabolic research to formulate science-backed nutrition solutions. He is also the author of Why We Get Sick, a leading book on metabolic dysfunction, and is frequently referenced in discussions on low-carb nutrition, protein prioritization, and metabolic wellness.