These Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice Sushi Rolls with Cream Cheese have a fresh taste and colorful texture. We prepare these sushi rolls with cauliflower rice, cream cheese, cucumber, red bell pepper, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, and soy paper. These sushi rolls contain approximately 8 g of net carbs and 220 calories. In just twenty-five minutes, we can prepare delicious sushi rolls. These Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice Sushi Rolls are perfect for quick lunches, healthy appetizers, meal prep, light dinners, family gatherings, and entertaining guests. These rolls can be refrigerated for more than 2 days, so you can prepare them earlier. You can serve these sushi rolls with tzatziki sauce, hummus, Greek salad, grilled salmon, lemon herb chicken, or roasted vegetables.
STATS:
- Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Light Dinner
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Diet: Mediterranean
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Portion Size: 2 sushi rolls
- Cooking Mode: Stovetop
- Total Servings: 4
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Total Time: 25 minutes
TOOLS:
- Box grater
- Skillet
- Bowl
- Chopping board
- Sushi rolling mat made of bamboo
- Knife
INGREDIENTS:
CAULIFLOWER RICE:
- Lemon juice, one tbsp.
- 1 head of cauliflower
- One tbsp. olive oil
- ¼ tsp sea salt
FILLING:
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cucumber
- 1 small red bell pepper
- ¼ cup Kalamata olives
- 2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tbsp parsley
ASSEMBLY:
- 4 soy paper
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:
CAULIFLOWER:
- We use cauliflower to provide fiber content and nutrients to these sushi rolls. You can also use broccoli rice, chopped cabbage, or cooked quinoa.
CREAM CHEESE:
- Cream cheese provides a rich, creamy texture and helps hold the filling together. As a substitute, you can use goat cheese, ricotta, dairy-free cream cheese, or Greek yogurt cream cheese.
CUCUMBER:
- We add cucumber to provide freshness and a satisfying crunch to the sushi rolls. Alternatively, you can use zucchini strips, celery sticks, or lettuce strips.
RED BELL PEPPER:
- Red bell pepper contributes sweetness, color, and a crisp texture. You may replace it with yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, or roasted red peppers.
KALAMATA OLIVES:
- We use Kalamata olives to give the rolls their classic Mediterranean flavor and savory taste. As an alternative, you can use green olives, black olives, or capers.
FETA CHEESE:
- Feta cheese adds a tangy flavor and authentic Mediterranean character to the rolls. Utilize goat cheese or ricotta salata as another choice.
SOY PAPER:
- Soy paper are used to wrap and hold the sushi rolls together while adding a mild umami flavor. Utilize soy paper, rice paper, or large lettuce leaves as further choice.
LEMON JUICE:
- This juice will help to give a bright texture and boost the freshness of the rolls. As a replacement, you can use lime juice or white wine vinegar.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Pulse the cauliflower florets in a food processor till they become rice-sized.
- In a pan on moderate heat, preheat the olive oil.
- For about four minutes, cook the cauliflower rice.
- Mix in the sea salt and lemon juice
- Leave the cauliflower rice to fully cool.
- Cut the bell pepper and cucumber into julienne.
- Make slices of the olives and stir the feta with parsley.
- Put a shiny side down of the soy paper on a bamboo mat.
- Equally distribute the cauliflower rice on the soy paper, allowing an upper border of one inch.
- Add the cream cheese to the middle.
- Include feta mixture, cucumber, olives, and bell pepper.
- Tightly roll them with the bamboo mat.
- Close the corners with a small quantity of water.
- Leave the roll to sit for almost two minutes.
- Make eight pieces from all the rolls by slicing them.
- Serve these sushi rolls quickly with lemon zest and sesame seeds.
TIPS:
- Refrigerate the rolls for almost fifteen minutes and then slice them for the perfect shape.
- Gently squeeze out the extra moisture content from the cauliflower rice and then use it.
- We utilize fresh veggies for perfect flavor.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
DIPS:
- Tzatziki Sauce
- Hummus
- Baba Ganoush
- Olive Tapenade
- Garlic Yogurt Dip
SALADS:
- Greek
- Cucumber Tomato
- Mediterranean Chickpea
- Quinoa Tabbouleh
- Arugula Lemon
PROTEIN PAIRINGS:
- Grilled Salmon
- Lemon Herb Chicken
- Garlic Shrimp
- Baked Cod
- Grilled Tofu
SIDE DISHES:
- Roasted Vegetables
- Stuffed Grape Leaves
- Lentil Soup
- Marinated Artichokes
- Cauliflower Hummus Platter
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put these sushi rolls in a tight box and stock them for only two days.
FREEZER:
- We do not suggest storing these sushi rolls, as the cream cheese and veggies will get watery after defrosting.
FAQs:
Which sauce is perfect for utilizing?
- You can use olive tapenade, hummus, tzatziki, or lemon-herb yogurt sauce.
May we prepare these sushi rolls earlier?
- Yes, you can make these sushi rolls earlier, as they can be refrigerated for almost two days.
Could we prepare these sushi rolls dairy-free?
- Yes, you can use non-dairy feta replacements and vegan cream cheese to make these sushi rolls without dairy.
Will we include protein?
- Yes, you can use chicken, shrimp, grilled salmon, or tuna.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Serving Size: 2 sushi rolls
Calories: 220 kcal
Sodium: 430 mg
Net Carbs: 8 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sugar: 4 g
Fats: 15 g
Protein: 8 g
Total Carbs: 12 g