Deconstructed Sushi Bowls
We’ve unbundled your favorite sushi and included all the savory flavors in this sushi-style bowl. Instead of rice, though, we’ve used cucumber noodles for a fresh, crunchy twist combined with tuna, avocado and a gingery sauce
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SWAP THE CUCUMBER NOODLES FOR:
- Zucchini noodles
- Yellow squash noodles
- Daikon noodles
Ingredients
Dressing
2 tbsp avocado oil
2 green onions, white and light green parts, thinly sliced
1 tbsp peeled and minced ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup coconut aminos
1 tsp lime zest + 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp avocado oil mayonnaise
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper
¼ tsp each sea salt and ground black pepper
Bowls
1 tbsp avocado oil
12 oz sushi-grade tuna
2 large English cucumbers, trimmed and peeled
2 avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced
1 carrot, grated
1 pkg (0.2 oz) seaweed snacks, torn into pieces (TRY: SeaSnax Organic Seaweed Sheets)
4 tsp toasted sesame seeds, optional
Preparation
1. Make dressing: In a small unheated skillet, combine avocado oil, green onions, ginger and garlic. Place over low heat and cook until mixture sizzles. Let cook for 1 minute, then transfer to a small food processor. Add remaining dressing ingredients and blend until smooth.
2. Prepare bowls: In a cast iron skillet on medium- high, heat oil. Sear tuna for 4 minutes, turning to sear all sides including edges. Transfer to a cutting board and slice thinly.
3. Using a spiral maker, working one at a time, secure cucumber and turn crank to create noodles, following manufacturer’s directions. Place between clean kitchen towels and press to remove excess water. Divide noodles among bowls. Drizzle each with 1 tbsp dressing. Divide avocado, carrot, seaweed and tuna among bowls. Drizzle with remaining dressing. Sprinkle with sesame seeds (if using).
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size ¼ of recipe
- Calories 449
- Carbohydrate Content 18 g
- Cholesterol Content 34 mg
- Fat Content 33 g
- Fiber Content 8 g
- Protein Content 24 g
- Saturated Fat Content 4 g
- Sodium Content 483 mg
- Sugar Content 7 g
- Monounsaturated Fat Content 20 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat Content 7 g