High Protein Avocado Tuna Sushi Roll

Elevate your sushi game with these High Protein Avocado Tuna Sushi Rolls—a nutritious, flavor-packed recipe perfect for sushi enthusiasts and health-conscious eaters alike. Featuring tender, sashimi-grade tuna, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber, all wrapped in fluffy seasoned sushi rice and nori, this dish is a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. Not only are these rolls delicious, they're also packed with lean protein and healthy fats, making them an ideal option for a balanced meal or snack. With step-by-step instructions, this approachable recipe guides you through crafting beautiful handmade sushi rolls in just 35 minutes. Pair them with soy sauce and a touch of wasabi for a restaurant-quality experience right at home. Whether you're new to sushi-making or a seasoned pro, these protein-rich sushi rolls are sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Sushi rice
• 1.5 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 8 ounces Tuna steak (sashimi grade)
• 1 large Avocado
• 4 whole Nori sheets
• 0.5 medium Cucumber
• 4 tablespoons Soy sauce (for serving)
• to taste Wasabi (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This is an important step to remove excess starch and prevent the rice from becoming too sticky.

Step 2

Place the rice and 1.5 cups of water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Then, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for another 10 minutes.

Step 4

While the rice is resting, prepare the sushi seasoning by combining the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl, stirring until the sugar and salt are dissolved.

Step 5

Transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl and gently fold in the vinegar mixture with a wooden spoon or spatula to season the rice. Allow it to cool to room temperature.

Step 6

Slice the tuna steak into thin strips, approximately 1/4 inch wide.

Step 7

Halve the avocado, remove the pit, peel the skin, and slice it into thin strips.

Step 8

Cut the cucumber into thin julienne strips.

Step 9

Place a sheet of nori, shiny side down, on a bamboo sushi mat covered with plastic wrap. Using damp fingers, spread approximately 1/4 cup of sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.

Step 10

Arrange a few strips of tuna, avocado, and cucumber across the center of the rice.

Step 11

Lift the edge of the mat closest to you and begin rolling it away from you, keeping the filling in place with your fingers as you roll. Press the roll gently, but firmly, to seal it and maintain its shape.

Step 12

Continue rolling until you reach the border of the nori. Moisten the edge with a bit of water to seal the roll.

Step 13

Repeat the rolling process with the remaining nori sheets, rice, and fillings.

Step 14

Using a sharp knife, cut each roll into 6-8 even pieces, wiping the blade with a damp cloth between cuts to ensure clean slices.

Step 15

Serve the sushi rolls with soy sauce and wasabi on the side for dipping. Enjoy your homemade High Protein Avocado Tuna Sushi Rolls!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(965.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	728.0

Total Fat 30.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5063.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 102.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.7g	0%
Total Sugars 15.6g
Protein 19.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 88.5mg	0%
Iron 4.0mg	0%
Potassium 1766.9mg	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: 36.1%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 53.6%