Description
An easy, low carb version of spicy tuna rice bowls. These flavorful and protein-rich bowls use cauliflower rice and spicy mayo-coated tuna for a perfect meal prep lunch.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cauliflower rice
- 1 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
- 3 (5 oz) cans of tuna, drained
- 1 persian cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tbsp toasted black sesame seeds
- 1/2 tbsp toasted white sesame seeds
- 2 green scallions, thinly sliced
Spicy Mayonnaise:
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
Instructions
1. Steam cauliflower rice until tender. While still hot, drizzle with seasoned rice vinegar and mix to combine. Taste and adjust vinegar as needed.
2. Add 1 cup of cauliflower rice to each of the three meal prep containers.
3. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, and sesame oil until well blended.
4. Add the drained tuna to the spicy mayo mixture and stir until evenly coated.
5. Divide the spicy tuna evenly between the meal prep containers.
6. Add sliced cucumber to each container alongside the tuna and rice.
7. Sprinkle black and white sesame seeds over the rice and cucumbers.
8. Top the tuna with sliced green scallions.
9. Store containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Use kewpie mayonnaise for a richer and slightly sweeter flavor, or regular mayonnaise if preferred. Light mayo may be used to reduce calories.
Ensure you use seasoned rice vinegar, which is milder and slightly sweet—perfect for sushi-style rice.
Tuna salad will last about 3 days in the fridge. Do not prep too many ahead of time unless for multiple people.
Frozen, fresh, or homemade cauliflower rice all work well for this recipe.
Adjust sriracha levels based on spice preference.
Consult FDA guidelines on weekly tuna consumption limits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 566
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 982mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 34g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: N/A