Tuna & Rice Bowl

5 from 1 vote

Quickest Tuna Rice Bowl: A nutritious, flavorful meal in 15 minutes! Start with rice, top with a creamy, spicy tuna blend, add veggies, and finish with a squeeze of lemon. Packed with protein, fats, carbs, and fiber for a satisfying meal.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American, Healthy

Keyword: Tuna & Rice Bowl

Servings: serving (easily scales up!)

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $7.82

Ingredients

1 cup cooked white rice (or 1 packet of cooked Minute rice) (Note 1)
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
Salt and pepper
1 can (4-5 oz) tuna in olive oil drained (Note 2)
2 tablespoons mayo
2 teaspoons Sriracha plus more for topping (Note 3)
Toppings as desired 1 small Persian/salad cucumber, 1/4th of a large ripe avocado, 1 large lemon
Optional toppings black sesame seeds, 1 green onion

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Instructions

RICE: Thinly slice the green onion, separating the green top section from the bottom whites. Measure out one cup of cooked and cooled rice. Or, follow package instructions to microwave packets of Minute Rice then add to a bowl. Drizzle in vinegar, soy sauce, a pinch of salt & pepper, and bottom whites of green onions. Stir.
MAYO: In another small bowl, combine the tuna, mayonnaise, sriracha, and another pinch of salt & pepper. Thinly slice cucumber and add a tiny pinch of salt.
ASSEMBLE: Add tuna mixture on top of the rice. Add cucumber, remaining green onion, and diced avocado, Drizzle extra sriracha on top of everything if desired. Squeeze on lots of lemon and sprinkle on black sesame seeds if using. Enjoy promptly.

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Notes

Note 1: Rice: I love to whip up a big batch of white rice during my weekly meal prep to use in various recipes throughout the week. But, if you don't have any leftover rice and don't feel like making a fresh batch from scratch (after all, this is our "short-cut" recipe series!), the best option is to use microwave rice. These little containers of Minute Rice are perfect for this recipe as they only take a minute to microwave, and no other preparation is needed. So easy and convenient!

Note 2: Tuna: I highly recommend tuna packed in olive oil; it makes a huge difference to the overall taste. My personal favorite is Genova’s® albacore tuna.

Note 3: Sriracha: When using sriracha sauce, a little goes a long way in adding lots of flavor and heat to your dish. If you're worried about the spice level, you can always add the Sriracha slowly and adjust to taste. It's always better to start with a small amount and add more gradually, rather than overdoing it and making your dish too spicy to enjoy.

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