Description
A simple, flavorful, and protein-packed spicy tuna lunch bowl perfect for meal prep or a quick nutritious meal. This recipe combines creamy mayo and Greek yogurt with tangy hot sauce and soy sauce to create a zesty tuna mixture served over rice and fresh vegetables for a satisfying bowl.
Ingredients
Tuna Mixture
- 3 cans albacore tuna, drained
- 2 1/2 tbsp mayonnaise of choice
- 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1/2 tsp salt, adjust to taste
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 4 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
Bowl Ingredients
- cooked white or brown rice
- cucumbers, thinly sliced
- avocado, diced
- carrots, julienned or matchstick cut
- sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Tuna Mixture: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, salt, hot sauce, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Stir until all the ingredients are thoroughly blended to form a creamy, spicy sauce.
- Add Tuna: Drain the albacore tuna cans and add the tuna to the bowl. Use a fork to break the tuna into bite-sized pieces, then fold it into the sauce mixture until evenly coated.
- Assemble the Bowls: Start by placing a serving of cooked white or brown rice at the bottom of your bowl or container. Top the rice with a generous portion of the spicy tuna mixture. Arrange thinly sliced cucumbers, matchstick carrots, and diced avocado around or on top of the tuna. Finish by sprinkling sesame seeds over the bowl for added texture and flavor.
- Meal Prep (Optional): For make-ahead lunches, divide the assembled bowls into 6 reusable containers and store them in the refrigerator. This makes for an easy, grab-and-go meal for you and your family throughout the week.
Notes
- Nutrition information is calculated for the tuna mixture only, excluding rice and vegetables.
- You can adjust the level of spiciness by varying the amount of hot sauce according to your preference.
- Use either white or brown rice depending on your dietary preference or to increase fiber content.
- For extra flavor, you can add chopped green onions or a squeeze of lime juice when assembling bowls.
- The bowls keep well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, making them perfect for meal prepping.
