Whole30 Tuna Nigiri

Elevate your sushi night with this Whole30 Tuna Nigiri recipe, a clean and creative twist on a classic Japanese favorite. Featuring tender sashimi-grade tuna paired with cauliflower rice seasoned with Whole30-compliant rice vinegar, this recipe delivers all the elegance of nigiri without the grains. The cauliflower rice is lightly sautéed and formed into bite-sized bases, topped with silky tuna slices, and optionally wrapped with nori for an authentic touch. Served alongside coconut aminos for dipping and optional Whole30-compliant wasabi or pickled ginger, this light and satisfying dish is perfect for sushi lovers following a Whole30 lifestyle. Ready in just 30 minutes, this gluten-free and paleo-friendly recipe is as wholesome as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 slices Sashimi-grade tuna
• 1 medium head Cauliflower
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar (Whole30-compliant)
• 2 tablespoons Coconut aminos
• 1 teaspoon Avocado oil
• 1 sheet Nori sheets
• 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
• 1 teaspoon Fresh wasabi (optional, Whole30-compliant)
• 2 tablespoons Pickled ginger (Whole30-compliant, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Cut the cauliflower into florets and pulse in a food processor until it has a rice-like texture.

Step 2

In a skillet over medium heat, add avocado oil. Once hot, sauté the cauliflower rice for about 5 minutes, until softened and most of the moisture is evaporated.

Step 3

Remove the cauliflower rice from the heat and stir in the rice vinegar and a pinch of sea salt. Allow it to cool completely.

Step 4

Using clean, wet hands, form small, compact oval shapes with the cooled cauliflower rice (each about 1-2 tablespoons in size). These will be the base for your nigiri.

Step 5

Cut the nori sheet into thin strips (about 0.5-inch wide) to use as a binding for the nigiri, if desired.

Step 6

Place one slice of sashimi-grade tuna on top of each formed oval of cauliflower rice.

Step 7

If using, wrap a thin strip of nori around the tuna and rice to hold everything together. Gently press to secure.

Step 8

Serve immediately with coconut aminos as a dipping sauce and optional Whole30-compliant wasabi or pickled ginger on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(748.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	442.3

Total Fat 7.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 100.1mg	0%
Sodium 2770.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 31.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.2g	0%
Total Sugars 15.5g
Protein 62.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 126.3mg	0%
Iron 3.9mg	0%
Potassium 2464.9mg	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: 15.7%

Protein: 55.7%

Carbs: 28.6%