Description

Enjoy all the flavors of a California roll without the rolling hassle! These easy, healthy sushi bowls with cauliflower rice are perfect for meal prep or a quick, colorful lunch. Creamy avocado, sweet crab, crisp cucumber, and umami nori come together in a bowl that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.

Ingredients

Scale

4 cups cauliflower rice – lightly steamed or sautéed

8 oz imitation crab or real crab, shredded

1 large ripe avocado, sliced

1 medium cucumber, sliced into matchsticks

2–3 nori sheets, cut into strips

1–2 tsp toasted sesame seeds

2–3 tbsp sriracha mayo (mayo + sriracha)

1–2 tsp rice vinegar (optional, for cauliflower rice)

1–2 tsp soy sauce or tamari (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the cauliflower rice: Steam or sauté until tender. Optionally, season with rice vinegar for a tangy sushi-like flavor. Fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.
Prep fresh ingredients: Slice avocado and cucumber. Cut nori into strips. Keep separate until assembly.
Mix the crab: Gently shred crab and optionally toss with sesame oil or soy sauce.
Make sriracha mayo: Combine mayonnaise and sriracha; adjust heat to taste.
Assemble bowls: Start with cauliflower rice. Layer crab, avocado, cucumber, and nori. Drizzle sriracha mayo and sprinkle sesame seeds.

Serve or prep: Serve immediately, or store components separately in the fridge for up to 3 days. Assemble before eating.

Notes

Swap cauliflower rice for sushi or brown rice.

Substitute crab with shrimp, smoked salmon, or tofu for a vegan option.

Add veggies like bell peppers, shredded carrots, or edamame.

Keep avocado and nori separate until serving to avoid sogginess.

Experiment with sauces: gochujang mayo, wasabi aioli, or ponzu for flavor variety.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5–10 minutes
Category: Lunch / Dinner / Meal Prep
Method: No-cook / Sauté
Cuisine: Japanese-inspired / Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: ~280 kcal
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 450 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 14 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 12 g
Cholesterol: 25 mg

Keywords: California sushi bowl, cauliflower rice sushi, easy sushi bowl, healthy meal prep, low-carb sushi