Description
Canned Tuna Sushi Bowl is a vibrant and flavorful meal that combines tender canned tuna, fresh vegetables, and fluffy sushi rice, all drizzled with a savory sauce. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, offering a delightful blend of textures and colors that will satisfy your cravings while evoking fond memories of family sushi nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (5 oz) high-quality canned tuna
- 1 cup cooked sushi rice
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 small cucumber, sliced
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
Instructions
- Cook sushi rice according to package instructions; let cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce and rice vinegar.
- Slice cucumber and avocado; grate the carrot.
- Drain and fluff the canned tuna with a fork.
- In bowls, layer sushi rice, tuna, cucumber, carrots, avocado, and green onions.
- Drizzle with sauce and sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Substitute other canned fish like salmon or sardines for variety. For added spice, include sriracha or wasabi in your sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.