Canned Tuna Poke Bowl (Print Version)

Flaky tuna, fresh vegetables, tangy dressing, and sushi rice unite for a quick, wholesome, colorful bowl.

# What You Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 (5 oz) can tuna in water, drained

→ Rice Base

02 - 2 cups cooked sushi rice

→ Vegetables & Toppings

03 - 1/2 cup diced cucumber
04 - 1/2 ripe avocado, sliced
05 - 1/4 cup shredded carrots
06 - 1/4 cup edamame beans, shelled and cooked
07 - 2 radishes, thinly sliced
08 - 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
09 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

→ Dressing

10 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
11 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
13 - 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
14 - 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup

# Steps:

01 - In a small mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha, and honey or maple syrup. Whisk until fully blended.
02 - In a separate bowl, flake the drained tuna with a fork and gently toss with 1 tablespoon of the prepared dressing. Set aside.
03 - Spoon the cooked sushi rice evenly into two serving bowls.
04 - Distribute the cucumber, avocado slices, shredded carrots, edamame, radishes, and scallions over the rice in each bowl.
05 - Place the dressed tuna atop the vegetables in each bowl.
06 - Drizzle remaining dressing over the rice bowls and garnish with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can toss it together even on days when your energy is lower than your grocery stash.
  • It’s my go-to lunch when I want to feel healthy without sacrificing big, punchy flavors.
02 -
  • Once, I added the dressing straight to the hot rice and the flavors sort of vanished—always keep some to pour over everything at the end instead.
  • Letting the tuna sit with the dressing for a few minutes really helps it soak up all the flavors—don’t rush this step.
03 -
  • If your rice feels a little dry, cover it with a damp towel for a few minutes to steam it back to life.
  • Try layering ingredients so each bite is a little different—no two spoonfuls need to taste the same.
Go Back