Low Carb Tuna Nigiri
Experience a lighter, healthier take on Japanese cuisine with this Low Carb Tuna Nigiri recipe! Perfect for sushi enthusiasts seeking a guilt-free indulgence, this dish swaps traditional sushi rice for flavorful cauliflower rice seasoned with rice vinegar, a touch of low-carb sweetener, and a pinch of salt. Topped with delicate slices of sushi-grade fresh tuna, this gluten-free, keto-friendly nigiri is as elegant as it is nutritious. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, it's ideal for a sophisticated appetizer or light lunch. Serve with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi for a classic yet low-carb sushi experience that won't compromise on taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Cauliflower rice
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Granular erythritol (or your preferred low-carb sweetener)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 200 grams Fresh tuna (sushi-grade, thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (optional, for dipping)
- 2 tablespoons Pickled ginger (optional, for serving)
- 1 teaspoon Wasabi (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Prepare the cauliflower rice by steaming or microwaving it until tender (about 3-5 minutes). Allow it to cool to room temperature.
In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, granular erythritol, and salt until the sweetener and salt have dissolved.
Transfer the cooked cauliflower rice to a larger mixing bowl and pour the vinegar mixture over it. Mix thoroughly to evenly coat the cauliflower rice.
Take a small amount of the cauliflower rice (about 1 tablespoon) and shape it into an oval or rectangular mound using your hands. Repeat this step until all of the cauliflower rice is shaped into mounds.
Lay a slice of fresh sushi-grade tuna over each cauliflower rice mound, gently pressing it down to secure it in place.
Arrange the low-carb tuna nigiri on a serving plate. Serve with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi on the side if desired.
Enjoy your low-carb tuna nigiri immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
360 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.3 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2884 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.8 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 65.0 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.0 mcg | 50% | |
| Calcium | 78 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1306 mg | 28% | |
*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.
