Artificial Food Coloring Free Avocado Nori Snack Wraps
These wraps are the kind of snack that looks impressive but comes together with almost no effort — creamy mashed avocado, crisp cucumber matchsticks, shredded carrots, and fresh cilantro all bundled up in toasted nori. The golden hint of turmeric gives the avocado spread a beautiful warm color that's entirely natural, no synthetic dyes needed. That matters more than it might seem, since so many packaged snacks and sauces rely on artificial colorants to achieve that visual appeal — here, every bit of color comes straight from real ingredients. The lemon juice keeps the avocado bright and adds a subtle tang that balances the richness perfectly. Rolling them up is satisfying in a way that makes you feel like you actually know what you're doing in the kitchen, and the diagonal cut reveals a gorgeous cross-section worth showing off. A sprinkle of sesame seeds on top is optional, but it adds a nice little finish. Serve them right away and watch them disappear.
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4 servings
- 4 sheets nori (toasted seaweed)
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 1 medium cucumber, cut into thin matchsticks
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Scoop the avocado flesh into a small bowl. Add the lemon juice, sea salt, garlic powder, olive oil, and turmeric, then mash with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small chunks remaining.
- 2
Lay one nori sheet shiny-side down on a cutting board. Spread one-quarter of the avocado mixture across the bottom two-thirds of the sheet, leaving a 1-inch border at the far edge.
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