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healthy lunch meal prep

California Roll Sushi Bowls

A vibrant, customizable sushi bowl packed with healthy ingredients—perfect for quick and easy lunch prep.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 2
Calories 360 kcal

Equipment

  • - Medium pot or rice cooker
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cutting board & knife

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 cup short-grain sushi rice
  • - 1½ cups water
  • - 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • - 2 tbsp sugar
  • - 1 tsp salt
  • - 4 oz imitation crab meat or real crab
  • - 1 medium cucumber sliced
  • - 1 ripe avocado diced
  • - 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • - 1 tsp sriracha optional

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook according to package directions.
  • While warm, stir in rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let it cool slightly.
  • Slice cucumber and dice avocado.
  • In serving bowls, layer sushi rice, cucumber, avocado, and crab.
  • Mix soy sauce and sriracha (if using). Drizzle over bowls.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

- Swap imitation crab for shrimp, tofu, or cooked chicken.
- Add toppings like sesame seeds or spicy mayo.
Keyword healthy lunch meal prep