High Protein Avocado Tuna Sushi Roll
Elevate your sushi game with this High Protein Avocado Tuna Sushi Roll, a powerhouse meal that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Featuring fresh sashimi-grade tuna, creamy avocado, and crunchy cucumber, these homemade sushi rolls strike the perfect balance of texture and flavor. The seasoned sushi rice, prepared with a delicate blend of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, is the ideal canvas for the rich fillings, all wrapped snugly in nori sheets. Packed with lean protein, healthy fats, and essential nutrients, these rolls are perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner. With step-by-step instructions, you’ll master the art of rolling sushi right in your kitchen, complete with soy sauce and wasabi for dipping. Whether you're a sushi enthusiast or a home chef eager to experiment, this recipe delivers a fresh, restaurant-quality experience guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sushi rice
- 1.5 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 8 ounces Tuna steak (sashimi grade)
- 1 large Avocado
- 4 whole Nori sheets
- 0.5 medium Cucumber
- 4 tablespoons Soy sauce (for serving)
- to taste Wasabi (for serving)
Instructions
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This is an important step to remove excess starch and prevent the rice from becoming too sticky.
Place the rice and 1.5 cups of water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Then, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for another 10 minutes.
While the rice is resting, prepare the sushi seasoning by combining the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl, stirring until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
Transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl and gently fold in the vinegar mixture with a wooden spoon or spatula to season the rice. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
Slice the tuna steak into thin strips, approximately 1/4 inch wide.
Halve the avocado, remove the pit, peel the skin, and slice it into thin strips.
Cut the cucumber into thin julienne strips.
Place a sheet of nori, shiny side down, on a bamboo sushi mat covered with plastic wrap. Using damp fingers, spread approximately 1/4 cup of sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
Arrange a few strips of tuna, avocado, and cucumber across the center of the rice.
Lift the edge of the mat closest to you and begin rolling it away from you, keeping the filling in place with your fingers as you roll. Press the roll gently, but firmly, to seal it and maintain its shape.
Continue rolling until you reach the border of the nori. Moisten the edge with a bit of water to seal the roll.
Repeat the rolling process with the remaining nori sheets, rice, and fillings.
Using a sharp knife, cut each roll into 6-8 even pieces, wiping the blade with a damp cloth between cuts to ensure clean slices.
Serve the sushi rolls with soy sauce and wasabi on the side for dipping. Enjoy your homemade High Protein Avocado Tuna Sushi Rolls!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
728 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.5 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5064 mg | 220% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.1 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.6 g | ||
| Protein | 19.6 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 88 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1767 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
