Heart-Healthy Tuna and Avocado Sushi Roll

Elevate your sushi night with this Heart-Healthy Tuna and Avocado Sushi Roll, a deliciously nutritious twist on a Japanese classic. Crafted with wholesome brown sushi rice, sushi-grade fresh tuna, creamy avocado slices, and crisp cucumber, this recipe is packed with omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and essential nutrients. Seasoned with a touch of rice vinegar and low-sodium soy sauce for authentic flavor, and finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for a nutty crunch, these rolls are as satisfying as they are good for you. Perfect for light lunches or elegant appetizers, this homemade sushi recipe proves you can savor restaurant-quality sushi right at home without compromising health-conscious eating. Use a bamboo mat for seamless rolling and enjoy with optional pickled ginger and wasabi for an extra kick!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Brown sushi rice
• 1.5 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoons Low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoons Sesame oil
• 4 ounces Fresh tuna (sushi-grade)
• 1 medium Avocado
• 0.5 medium Cucumber
• 4 sheets Nori sheets (seaweed)
• 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds
• 0 as desired Optional: Pickled ginger
• 0 as desired Optional: Wasabi

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the brown sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rice and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and all the water is absorbed.

Step 2

Once cooked, transfer the rice to a large bowl and let it cool for 10 minutes. Mix the rice vinegar and low-sodium soy sauce into the rice to season it. Set aside.

Step 3

While the rice cools, prepare the fillings. Slice the sushi-grade tuna into thin, even strips. Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and slice it into thin strips. Peel the cucumber and cut it into matchstick-sized pieces.

Step 4

Place a sheet of nori shiny side down on a bamboo sushi mat (or a clean kitchen towel with plastic wrap on top). Wet your hands with water to prevent sticking, then spread a thin, even layer of seasoned rice over the nori, leaving about an inch of space at the top edge.

Step 5

Lay a few slices of tuna, avocado, and cucumber horizontally across the middle of the rice. Sprinkle with a pinch of toasted sesame seeds for added flavor.

Step 6

Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the sushi away from you into a tight cylinder. Press gently to seal the edge. Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients to create additional rolls.

Step 7

Using a sharp knife, slice each sushi roll into 6-8 even pieces. To ensure clean cuts, wipe the knife blade with a damp cloth between slices.

Step 8

Serve the sushi rolls immediately, optionally accompanied by pickled ginger and a small amount of wasabi for extra flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1011.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	871.7

Total Fat 47.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.6g
Cholesterol 43.1mg	0%
Sodium 599.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 72.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.3g	0%
Total Sugars 4.3g
Protein 40.9g	0%

Vitamin D 257.4IU	0%
Calcium 219.2mg	0%
Iron 5.9mg	0%
Potassium 1889.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.5%

Protein: 18.6%

Carbs: 32.9%