Easy Ginger Teriyaki Ahi Tuna Forbidden Rice Bowls {gluten-free}
Simple dinner idea and/or meal prep lunch coming right up! These Easy Ginger Teriyaki Ahi Tuna Forbidden Rice Bowls will have to be on your list ASAP. Using Safe Catch canned yellowfin Ahi Tuna. Gluten-free.
Ingredients
For the rice bowls
- 1 cup black rice cooked, aka forbidden rice
- 50 ahi tuna Safe Catch brand, canned
- 1 cup red cabbage shredded
- 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 4 radish thinly sliced
- 1 carrot peeled into ribbons, medium-large
- 1 cucumber diced, medium
- sprouts optional
- sesame seeds optional
ginger teriyaki sauce
- 3 TBSP coconut aminos or tamari
- 1 TBS maple syrup
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1/2 garlic minced
- 1 tsp tapioca flour can omit but helps to thicken quicker, or corn starch
Instructions
- Cook forbidden rice according to package instructions. Set aside once cooked.
- Meanwhile, prep the veggies in suggested ways above in the ingredients; set aside.
- Make the ginger teriyaki sauce: in a small pot over medium-high heat combine coconut aminos, maple syrup, ginger paste and minced garlic; allow mixture to come to a simmer for 2-3 minutes or until sauce has thickened. This is also where you can whisk in 1 tsp tapioca flour to thicken. Remove from heat.
- Open canned tuna, draining liquid, and transfer to bowl. Pour ginger teriyaki sauce over canned tuna and gently mash with fork to coat.
- Assemble bowls: Divide lettuce, rice, sliced radishes, diced cucumbers, carrot ribbons, shredded cabbage and ginger teriyaki ahi tuna between two bowls. Top with sesame seeds and sprouts if desired and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/2 of recipe | |
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 518mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.