Sushi but with cucumbers: Mumbai fitness coach’s healthy homemade recipe packs 25 g protein and 12g fibre

When hunger strikes between meals, it is easy to reach for chips, biscuits or other convenient snacks that may leave you feeling sluggish rather than satisfied. But smart snacking does not have to mean compromising on flavour or nutrition. With the right ingredients, a snack can be wholesome, filling and delicious while adding a meaningful dose of protein and fibre to your day. Mumbai fitness coach Vanshika Khurana is making snacking more exciting and guilt-free with her latest recipe shared on Instagram. It is sushi with a refreshing twist — cucumbers take centre stage, while the recipe packs an impressive 25g protein and 12g fibre.

Cucumber sushi: Ingredients required

2 cucumbers

80g cooked rice


80g boiled chickpeas

30g avocado

120g Skyr

1 tsp chilli oil

1 finely chopped jalapeño

Salt to taste

A pinch of sesame seeds

Sriracha sauce, as required

For the dipping sauce:

Soy sauce

A little water

Lemon juice

A little honey

Cucumber sushi: How to make

To prepare the cucumber sushi first, the cucumbers are washed thoroughly and sliced in half lengthwise. Using a small spoon, the inner flesh is carefully scooped out, creating hollow cucumber boats. The boats are then cleaned properly and kept aside for filling.

Next, the cooked rice is lightly mashed until it becomes slightly sticky. It is evenly pressed into each cucumber boat, creating the first layer. In a separate bowl, boiled chickpeas, avocado, Skyr, chilli oil, chopped jalapeño and salt are combined. The ingredients are mashed together until they form a smooth, creamy mixture with a balanced spicy flavour.

The chickpea and avocado mixture is then spread evenly over the rice-filled cucumber boats. Sesame seeds are sprinkled over the top, followed by a drizzle of Sriracha for an additional spicy kick. Each cucumber half is then cut into two to three smaller pieces, making them easier to serve and eat.

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For the dipping sauce, soy sauce is combined with a little water, lemon juice and honey. The cucumber sushi pieces are arranged on a plate and served alongside the prepared dipping sauce, making them a refreshing, crunchy and flavourful snack.