Description

Experience a taste of Japan with this vibrant Canned Tuna Sushi Bowl, featuring fluffy sushi rice, fresh veggies, and tender canned tuna. It’s a delightful mix of creamy avocado, crunchy cucumber, and savory nori that will have your taste buds dancing. Perfect for casual dinners or special gatherings, this dish is easy to prepare and impressively Instagram-worthy.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup sushi rice
1 ¼ cups water
1 can (5 oz) canned tuna, drained
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
½ ripe avocado, sliced
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
2 nori sheets, cut into squares
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Wasabi (optional)

Instructions

Rinse sushi rice under cold water until it runs clear. Combine with water in a pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until tender.
While the rice cooks, slice avocado and cucumber. Cut nori sheets into squares.
In a bowl, flake the drained tuna and mix with soy sauce.
Once rice cools slightly, scoop it onto nori squares. Top with tuna mixture, cucumber slices, and avocado.
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and add wasabi if desired. Serve immediately.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Cooking
Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
Calories: 410
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 550mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider using salmon or shrimp instead of tuna. Experiment with sauces like spicy mayo or teriyaki glaze for a unique twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.