Seaweed with Vegetables

Seaweed with Vegetables

Ingredients

  • 6 sheets of nori seaweed

  • 1 small cucumber, julienned

  • 1 medium carrot, julienned

  • 1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced

  • 4 tablespoons of low-sodium soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon of sesame oil

  • 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds

  • Optional: 1 tablespoon of sriracha sauce (for a spicy kick)

Instructions

  • Prepare the Seaweed:

    • Lay the nori sheets flat on a cutting board.

    • Using a pair of kitchen scissors, cut each sheet in half to make smaller seaweed sheets.

  • Prepare the Vegetables:

    • Julienne the cucumber and carrot into thin, matchstick-like pieces.

    • Place the julienned cucumber and carrot in a bowl of cold water to crisp them up while you prepare the other ingredients.

    • Drain the vegetables before using.

  • Prepare the Sauce:

    • In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sriracha sauce (if using).

    • Set the sauce aside.

  • Assemble the Seaweed Rolls:

    • Take a seaweed sheet and place it horizontally on a clean, dry surface.

    • Spread a thin layer of avocado slices along the bottom third of the seaweed sheet.

    • Place a small handful of julienned cucumber and carrot on top of the avocado.

    • Drizzle a spoonful of the prepared sauce over the vegetables.

    • Sprinkle a pinch of toasted sesame seeds on top.

  • Roll the Seaweed:

    • Starting from the bottom edge, tightly roll the seaweed sheet, using your fingers to hold the filling in place.

    • Continue rolling until you reach the top edge of the seaweed sheet.

    • Moisten the top edge of the seaweed sheet with a little water to seal the roll.

    • Repeat the process with the remaining seaweed sheets and ingredients.

  • Slice and Serve:

    • Use a sharp knife to slice each seaweed roll into bite-sized pieces.

    • Arrange the sliced seaweed rolls on a serving platter.

    • Garnish with additional toasted sesame seeds if desired.

    • Serve the low-carb seaweed meal as an appetizer or a light meal.

Enjoy your delicious and nutritious low-carb seaweed meal!

Note: You can customize this recipe by adding other low-carb ingredients such as thinly sliced radishes, bell peppers, or even cooked shrimp or tofu for added protein.