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Deconstructed Tuna Bowl

Here is the recipe for our healthy deconstructed tuna sushi bowl, from our in-house Dietitians, Alex and Anna. Enjoy all the delicious flavours of sushi, without the fuss.
Deconstructed Tuna Bowl Deconstructed Tuna Bowl

 

Deconstructed Tuna Sushi Bowl Recipe

This is a fun, quick and healthy recipe that kids and adults will love. This sushi bowl is packed full of essential nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B12, iodine, iron, and calcium, plus it is an excellent source of protein.  

How to make tuna sushi bowl:

Makes: 10

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups brown rice, uncooked
  • 475g (5 small cans) tuna, in spring water*
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 avocado, mashed
  • 3 tbsp Greek yoghurt
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce, salt reduced
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • Nori, shredded (optional)

Method

  1. Cook the rice according to packet instructions.
  2. Drain tuna and mix with soy sauce.
  3. Combine mashed avocado, lemon juice and yoghurt.
  4. Top cooked rice with tuna, diced cucumber, shredded carrot, avocado.
  5. Garnish with nori (optional).

*For a vegetarian option, tuna can be replaced with cubed tofu.

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Deconstructed Tuna Bowl

 

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