California Roll Sushi Bowl
California Roll Sushi Bowl captures the creamy avocado, sweet crab, and crisp cucumber you expect from the classic roll, layered over tender rice for a fresh, balanced bite. A drizzle of teriyaki adds a lightly sweet, savory finish, while black sesame seeds bring gentle nuttiness. Serve this for a light lunch, casual dinner, or a make-ahead meal that satisfies sushi cravings without the rolling.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in California Roll Sushi Bowl, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 41
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Rinse the rice 3 times. Put it in a saucepan, add water, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Take off the heat and let cool to room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 2
Evenly divide the ingredients and layer them onto 4 plates in this order: rice, crab, cucumber slices, and avocado slices. Drizzle teriyaki over each plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Calories 442.31 kcal High 22%
- Protein 11.06 g Good Source 22%
- Carbohydrate 68.27 g 25%
- Total Fat 14.8 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 2.17 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 6.81 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 588.02 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 9.33 g Good Source 33%
- Total Sugars 10.28 g --
- Added Sugars 7.8 g Moderate 16%
- Calcium 35.47 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.93 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 726.53 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 29.77 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 21.46 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
About This Recipe
California Roll Sushi Bowl is a Japanese dinner recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado, Black Sesame Seeds, Cucumber, and Imitation Crab. Each serving provides about 442.31 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is California Roll Sushi Bowl?
- It is a Japanese recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is California Roll Sushi Bowl made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Black Sesame Seeds, Cucumber, Imitation Crab, Teriyaki Sauce. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with California Roll Sushi Bowl?
- Explore these Japanese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make California Roll Sushi Bowl?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 442.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is California Roll Sushi Bowl easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is California Roll Sushi Bowl healthy?
- California Roll Sushi Bowl has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 442.31 calories and 11.06 g of protein, or 22% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 588.02 mg (26% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.17 g (11% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 7.8 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Soy 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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