Avocado Crab Handrolls

Toast the Nori:

1.    Use an oven, broil each nori sheet for 10 seconds on a baking sheet. Cut each sheet in half widthwise so you end up with 16 pieces total. Or run each one over a low gas flame for a few seconds until they turn bright green and smell toasty.

Quick Pickle the Veggies:

2.    In a small bowl, toss 3 small thinly sliced radishes and 1 small julienned carrot with ½ teaspoon sea salt, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and 1 teaspoon raw honey. Let them sit and soften while you prep everything else.

Make the Basil-Lime Aioli:

3.    In a bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons avocado oil mayo, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, a splash of tamari, the juice of 1 lime, 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil, a pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, and ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (if you like a kick).

Mix the Crab Filling:

4.    Fold in 8 ounces of refrigerated lump crab meat and 3 thinly sliced scallions into the aioli until combined. Be gentle—you want the crab to stay in nice chunks.

Assemble:

5.    Lay a toasted half-sheet of nori shiny side down. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the crab mixture diagonally across the top left corner of the sheet. Add 1–2 slices of ripe avocado, a few matchsticks of quick-pickled radish and carrot, a few sticks of julienned English cucumber, and a sprinkle of chopped fresh cilantro and sesame seeds.

Roll & Serve:

6.    Fold the bottom left corner of the nori over the filling and roll into a cone shape. Press the edge to seal. Serve immediately—these are best when the nori is still crisp!

Total Macros:

Calories: 290

Protein: 16g

Carbs: 10g

Fat: 20g

Nutrition Facts:

🦀 Lump Crab Meat

Crab is rich in selenium, a powerful antioxidant that helps fight cell damage and supports a strong immune system.

It’s also high in vitamin B12, crucial for brain function and mood balance.

Bonus: It’s a lean protein that still feels indulgent, and it's naturally low in mercury compared to other seafood.

🥑 Avocado

This creamy super fruit is full of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats—the kind that helps lower bad cholesterol.

One avocado has more potassium than a banana, which helps regulate blood pressure.

Plus, its fat helps boost absorption of fat-soluble vitamins from all those veggies.

🥕 Carrot

That bright orange means carrots are loaded with beta-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A that keeps your vision sharp.

Fun fact: cooking or lightly pickling carrots can actually help your body absorb more beta-carotene!

🥒 Cucumber

Cucumbers are 95% water, making them a hydrating and low-calorie crunch.

They also contain compounds called cucurbitacins, which may have anti-inflammatory properties.

🥬 Nori (Seaweed)

Nori is a rare plant-based source of iodine, which supports thyroid health and metabolism.

It’s also full of minerals like magnesium and iron, plus it brings that salty umami punch—without added sodium.

🌿 Basil & Cilantro

Basil contains eugenol, a compound that can reduce inflammation in the body.

Cilantro binds to heavy metals like lead and mercury, helping your body naturally detox (yes, really!).

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