Description
Experience a burst of oceanic flavors in this quick and satisfying meal. Creamy avocado, zesty lime, and tender canned tuna are beautifully layered over fluffy sushi rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends, this dish is not only easy to make but also customizable to fit your taste. Impress family and friends with this vibrant, nutritious bowl that brings sushi flavors right to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 1 can (5 oz) high-quality tuna (packed in water or olive oil)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cucumber
- 3 green onions
- 2 sheets nori (seaweed)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear. Cook according to package instructions (usually in 2 cups of water) until tender and sticky.
- While the rice cooks, chop the avocado, cucumber into thin strips, and slice green onions.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice.
- Fluff cooked rice with a fork while warm.
- Assemble the bowl with sushi rice as the base, topped with drained tuna, avocado slices, cucumber strips, and green onions.
- Drizzle sauce over the bowl and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: - Customize your sushi bowl by adding vegetables like bell peppers or carrots. - For added protein, consider grilled chicken or tofu. - Store leftovers separately in an airtight container for up to three days.