Crab and Cream Cheese Maki Rolls
Crab and Cream Cheese Maki Rolls blend cool cucumber and sweet crab with a rich, velvety layer of cream cheese wrapped in seasoned rice and crisp nori. A hint of fresh ginger brightens each bite, making these rolls balanced and refreshing. Ideal for a light dinner, party platter, or a sushi night at home.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crab and Cream Cheese Maki Rolls, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 53
- Heart Health
- 34
- Metabolic
- 48
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
In a saucepan over high heat, bring the rice and water to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in the rice vinegar and salt. Let cool completely.
- 3
Lay out the seaweed sheets. Wet your hands with water, then spread the cooled rice evenly over each sheet, leaving a 1/2-inch border along one long edge. Place strips of cucumber, imitation crabmeat, and cream cheese in a straight line on top of the rice along the edge opposite the gap. Roll the sushi from the toppings side toward the exposed end of the seaweed sheet.
- 4
With a sharp, wet knife, cut each roll into 5 or 6 pieces. Serve with minced ginger on the side.
- Calories 539.96 kcal High 27%
- Protein 12.45 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 109.23 g 40%
- Total Fat 5.31 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 3.18 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 15.5 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 299.43 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 6.83 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 11.45 g --
- Added Sugars 10.27 g High 21%
- Calcium 70.96 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.22 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 115.02 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 89.94 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 7.53 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Crab and Cream Cheese Maki Rolls is made with 9 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cream Cheese, Cucumber, Fresh Ginger, and Imitation Crab. Each serving provides about 539.96 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crab and Cream Cheese Maki Rolls made of?
- The main ingredients are Cream Cheese, Cucumber, Fresh Ginger, Imitation Crab, Nori Seaweed. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crab and Cream Cheese Maki Rolls?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 539.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crab and Cream Cheese Maki Rolls easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Crab and Cream Cheese Maki Rolls healthy?
- Crab and Cream Cheese Maki Rolls has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 539.96 calories and 12.45 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 299.43 mg (13% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.18 g (16% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 10.27 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Fish, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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