Whole30 Tuna Nigiri
Elevate your sushi night with this Whole30 Tuna Nigiri recipe—a fresh and flavorful twist on the classic favorite. Perfect for those following Whole30, this dish swaps traditional sushi rice for tender cauliflower rice, gently seasoned with Whole30-compliant rice vinegar and sea salt. Topped with slices of sashimi-grade tuna, these bite-sized delights offer a delicious balance of lightness and umami. Perfectly versatile, the nori wrap ensures a beautiful, cohesive presentation, while coconut aminos serve as a rich, soy-free dipping sauce. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, this healthy and paleo-friendly recipe is ideal for both sushi enthusiasts and clean-eating foodies. Pair with optional Whole30 pickled ginger and fresh wasabi for an authentic sushi experience that’s as wholesome as it is satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 slices Sashimi-grade tuna
- 1 medium head Cauliflower
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar (Whole30-compliant)
- 2 tablespoons Coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon Avocado oil
- 1 sheet Nori sheets
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 1 teaspoon Fresh wasabi (optional, Whole30-compliant)
- 2 tablespoons Pickled ginger (Whole30-compliant, optional)
Instructions
Cut the cauliflower into florets and pulse in a food processor until it has a rice-like texture.
In a skillet over medium heat, add avocado oil. Once hot, sauté the cauliflower rice for about 5 minutes, until softened and most of the moisture is evaporated.
Remove the cauliflower rice from the heat and stir in the rice vinegar and a pinch of sea salt. Allow it to cool completely.
Using clean, wet hands, form small, compact oval shapes with the cooled cauliflower rice (each about 1-2 tablespoons in size). These will be the base for your nigiri.
Cut the nori sheet into thin strips (about 0.5-inch wide) to use as a binding for the nigiri, if desired.
Place one slice of sashimi-grade tuna on top of each formed oval of cauliflower rice.
If using, wrap a thin strip of nori around the tuna and rice to hold everything together. Gently press to secure.
Serve immediately with coconut aminos as a dipping sauce and optional Whole30-compliant wasabi or pickled ginger on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
442 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.8 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2770 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.9 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.5 g | ||
| Protein | 62.2 g | 124% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 126 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 2465 mg | 52% | |
*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.
