RECIPE OF THE DAY! CALIFORNIA ROLLS DECONSTRUCTED

I love taking a dish and deconstructing it. Here is a different take on California Rolls. My version has only 29 calories, without losing it's flavors. Great for a Hors D'oeuvre or a small meal.Your friends and family will love this. ENJOY!

Makes 24 rolls

Active Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

1/3 cup sushi rice

2 tsp rice wine or cider vinegar

24 Belgian endive leaves

1 Tbsp prepared wasabi (or to taste)

8 oz surimi (imitation crabmeat), torn into small pieces

1/2 cup shredded carrot

1 ripe avocado, cut into small chunks

2 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce

Garnish: black and/or toasted sesame seeds, pickled ginger, wasabi

Preparation

1. Cook rice as package directs. Cool slightly; add vinegar and toss. Let cool.

2. With wet hands, form about 1/2 Tbsp rice into a mound that will fit in the bottom of an endive leaf. Place in leaf; top with a small bit of wasabi. Add surimi, carrot and avocado. Drizzle with about 1/4 tsp soy sauce. Sprinkle with seeds if desired.

Tip: The rice can be made the day before; wrap well and refrigerate. You can prepare the “rolls” 1 hour ahead, except for the avocado (add it just before serving).

29 Calories Per Serving