Whole30 Nigiri Tuna
Elevate your sushi night with Whole30 Nigiri Tuna, a vibrant and healthy twist on traditional Japanese cuisine. This recipe swaps out regular sushi rice for seasoned cauliflower rice, keeping it gluten-free, grain-free, and Whole30 compliant. Featuring tender slices of sushi-grade tuna, crisp nori wraps, and toppings like wasabi paste, sesame seeds, and fresh scallions, each bite is brimming with bold and refreshing flavors. Served with a side of coconut aminos for dipping, this dish is ready in just 25 minutes and perfect for anyone following Whole30 or seeking a low-carb alternative to their favorite sushi indulgence. Perfectly balanced, visually stunning, and packed with clean, nourishing ingredients, this recipe is sure to impress sushi lovers and health-conscious foodies alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Sushi-grade tuna
- 1.5 cups Cauliflower rice
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon Wasabi paste (Whole30 compliant)
- 1 Nori sheets
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon Scallions
- 0.25 teaspoon Kosher salt
Instructions
Begin by preparing the cauliflower rice. In a saucepan over medium heat, lightly steam the cauliflower rice until it is just tender, about 4-5 minutes.
Once cooked, transfer the cauliflower rice to a bowl and add the rice vinegar and kosher salt. Stir well to combine and set aside to cool slightly.
Slice the sushi-grade tuna into uniform strips about 2 inches long and 1/2 inch thick. Ensure they are similar in size for even presentation.
Cut the nori sheets into thin strips, roughly 1 inch wide and 4 inches long, to wrap around the nigiri.
To assemble the nigiri, take a small amount of seasoned cauliflower rice (about 1 tablespoon) in your hand and mold it into a rectangular shape about 2 inches long and 1 inch wide. This will serve as the base for the tuna.
Place a strip of tuna on top of the molded cauliflower rice, pressing gently but firmly to adhere.
Wrap a strip of nori around each piece of nigiri, with the end of the nori strip tucked underneath to hold it in place.
Repeat the process until all the tuna slices are used up.
Garnish each piece with a small dab of compliant wasabi paste, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and a sprinkle of finely chopped scallions for a fresh kick.
Serve immediately with coconut aminos in a small dish for dipping, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
363 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.1 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 88 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 973 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 60.8 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.9 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 63 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1419 mg | 30% | |
*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.
