[Recipes] Cucumber Sushi – A Refreshing, Low Sugar Snack You’ll Want Every Day

Yields: 4 servings | Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

For the Sushi:

• 2 medium English cucumbers, halved
• ¼ avocado, thinly sliced
• ½ red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, thinly sliced
• ½ yellow bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, thinly sliced
• 2 small carrots, thinly sliced

For the Dipping Sauce:

• ⅓ cup mayonnaise
• 1 Tbsp sriracha
• 1 tsp soy sauce

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Cucumbers

• Use a small spoon to carefully scoop out the seeds from the center of each cucumber half, creating a long hollow tunnel.

Step 2: Fill the Cucumbers

• Gently press avocado slices into the hollowed cucumbers.
• Using a butter knife or spoon, layer in the bell peppers and carrots until the cucumbers are fully stuffed.

Step 3: Mix the Dipping Sauce

• In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, and soy sauce until smooth.

Step 4: Slice & Serve

• Slice the stuffed cucumbers crosswise into 1-inch thick rounds.
• Arrange on a platter and serve with the dipping sauce on the side.