Cauliflower Rice Sushi Bowl
Cauliflower Rice Sushi Bowl is a easy Japanese recipe that serves 4. 390 calories per serving. Recipe by The M Word at Balanced Nutrition on YouTube.
Prep: 19 min | Cook: 5 min | Total: 29 min
Cost: $23.75 total, $5.94 per serving
Ingredients
- 4 cups Cauliflower Rice (frozen, slightly thawed)
- 1 teaspoon Olive Oil Spray (for sautéing cauliflower rice)
- 2 tablespoons Seasoned Rice Vinegar (adds sweet‑sour flavor)
- 1 teaspoon Umami Balm (optional flavor enhancer)
- 1 piece Avocado (ripe, diced (about 4 oz total))
- 2 cups Edamame (shelled) (cooked, frozen)
- 8 ounces Imitation Crab (also called surimi, thawed)
- 8 ounces Cocktail Shrimp (cooked, peeled, thawed)
- 4 tablespoons Sriracha Sauce (spicy chili sauce)
- 4 tablespoons Avocado Mayo (store‑bought or homemade)
- 1 teaspoon Lime Juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Black Sesame Seeds (toasted)
- 1 teaspoon White Sesame Seeds (toasted)
- 2 tablespoons Scallions (chopped, green parts only)
- 4 pieces Nori Sheets (cut into strips when serving)
Instructions
Thaw Cauliflower Rice
Remove the frozen cauliflower rice from the freezer and let it sit in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
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Cook Cauliflower Rice
Heat a non‑stick skillet over medium‑high heat, spray lightly with olive oil, add the cauliflower rice and sauté for 3‑4 minutes, stirring constantly, until the grains look slightly dry and rice‑like.
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Temperature: 350°F
Season the Rice
Remove the pan from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar and, if using, 1 teaspoon umami balm.
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Portion Base
Divide the seasoned cauliflower rice evenly into four meal‑prep containers (about 1 cup each).
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Add Fresh Veggies
Top each container with 1 ounce diced avocado and ½ cup cooked edamame.
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Add Protein
Weigh 2 ounces of imitation crab and 2 ounces of cocktail shrimp per bowl and place them on top of the veggies.
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Make Sriracha Mayo
In a small bowl combine 4 tablespoons avocado mayo, 4 tablespoons sriracha sauce, and 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice; stir until smooth.
Time: PT2M
Drizzle Sauce
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the sriracha‑avocado mayo over each bowl and spread lightly.
Time: PT1M
Garnish
Sprinkle a pinch of black and white sesame seeds and ½ tablespoon chopped scallions over each bowl.
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Add Nori at Serving
Store one nori sheet per container separately; when ready to eat, tear the nori into strips and add to the bowl to keep it crisp.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 390
- Protein
- 20 g
- Carbohydrates
- 20 g
- Fat
- 20 g
- Fiber
- 8 g
Dietary info: Gluten‑Free, Low‑Carb, Paleo‑Friendly (if mayo is avocado‑based), Dairy‑Free
Allergens: Shellfish, Fish (imitation crab), Soy, Sesame
Last updated: April 18, 2026








