Xanthan Gum Free Avocado Nori Snack Wraps
These crisp little rolls are packed with creamy mashed avocado, cool cucumber matchsticks, shredded carrots, and fresh cilantro — all wrapped up in toasted nori for a snack that feels both light and satisfying. The avocado filling gets a bright lift from lemon juice and a warm, earthy depth from turmeric and garlic powder, making every bite more interesting than it looks. For anyone navigating ingredient labels carefully, these wraps are a breath of fresh air — the entire ingredient list is clean and straightforward, with no stabilizers or thickeners hiding anywhere. Xanthan gum tends to sneak into a surprising number of packaged snacks and sauces, but here the avocado does all the binding work naturally, holding the filling together beautifully on its own. Rolling them tightly and sealing the nori edge with just a little water is all it takes to keep everything in place. A diagonal cut right before serving shows off the colorful layers inside and makes them genuinely fun to eat. These are the kind of snacks you bring out for guests and watch disappear in minutes.
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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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