10-Minute Avocado Rice Snaps
Meet your new snack crush. Creamy avocado sits on extra crisp brown rice cakes with a bright hit of lime, a drizzle of umami rich soy and a sprinkle of nutty sesame for the most satisfying crunchy bite. They come together in about 10 minutes with simple pantry ingredients and work perfectly as an afternoon pick me up or light meal. If you follow the DASH diet or just like lighter snacks built on whole grains, healthy fats and gentler seasoning, these little snaps fit right into your routine without ever feeling like “diet food”.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 Avocado Rice Snap 1x
Ingredients
- Avocado: 1 medium ripe avocado (approx. 150g flesh)
- Brown Rice Cakes: 2 (plain, preferably unsalted)
- Fresh Lime Juice: 1/2 teaspoon
- Low-Sodium Soy Sauce (or Coconut Aminos: 1 teaspoon total (use sparingly))
- Black Sesame Seeds: 1/2 teaspoon
- Ground Black Pepper: 1/8 teaspoon (or a couple of dashes)
Instructions
- Prepare the Avocado: Halve the avocado and remove the stone. Gently scoop out the flesh. Thinly slice the avocado. In a small bowl, carefully toss the avocado slices with the fresh lime juice and ground black pepper, ensuring the slices remain intact.
- Assemble the Snaps: Place the two brown rice cakes on separate plates or a serving board.
- Top and Garnish: Evenly arrange the seasoned avocado slices over each rice cake. Drizzle approximately 1/2 teaspoon of low-sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos) over each. Finish by sprinkling each with 1/4 teaspoon of black sesame seeds.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your Avocado Rice Snaps right away for the best taste and crunchy texture.
Notes
Storage & Dietary Notes:
- Best Enjoyed Fresh: To ensure the rice cakes stay crisp and the avocado remains vibrant, these snaps are best consumed immediately after preparation.
- Avocado Tips: If you have leftover avocado, store it with the pit in, wrapped tightly with plastic wrap pressed against the cut surface, or use an avocado saver, and refrigerate to slow down browning.
- DASH Diet Friendly: This recipe thoughtfully incorporates whole grains, healthy fats from avocado, and aims for lower sodium by suggesting unsalted rice cakes and low-sodium soy sauce used in moderation. Avocado also provides beneficial potassium and fiber.
Nutrition Facts (1 avocado rice snap): Calories: 163 kcal | Total Fat: 11.8 g (Saturated Fat: 1.8 g) | Total Carbs: 14.5 g (Fiber: 5.6 g, Sugars: 0.7 g) | Protein: 2.7 g | Sodium: 106 mg (assumes unsalted rice cakes and low-sodium soy sauce; can vary) | Potassium: 410 mg
These values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients and preparation.