Description
These healthy sushi bowls are the perfect balance of fresh vegetables, lean protein, and wholesome grains — everything you love about sushi, served in a vibrant, satisfying bowl that’s quick to prepare and endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked brown rice or sushi rice
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp honey or sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 lb sushi-grade salmon, tuna, or cooked shrimp (or tofu for plant-based option)
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup edamame, cooked
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
1 carrot, shredded
1/2 cup red cabbage, finely chopped
2 sheets nori, sliced into thin strips
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp lime juice
1 tsp sriracha (optional)
Sesame seeds and chopped scallions for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the rice: Mix rice vinegar, honey, and salt, then gently fold into warm rice. Let cool slightly.
2. Slice fish or tofu and prepare all the vegetables.
3. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, and sriracha to make the dressing.
4. Assemble your bowl: place rice at the bottom, then arrange fish or tofu and vegetables on top.
5. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions.
6. Add nori strips for that classic sushi flavor.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy this healthy, balanced meal.
Notes
Substitute quinoa or cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
Add pickled ginger or seaweed salad for an authentic sushi touch.
Perfect for meal prep — store components separately and assemble before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Assembled
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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