Easy Tuna Bowl with Palmini Hearts of Palm Rice
Introduction
If you’re looking for a quick, fresh, and flavorful meal thatโs packed with protein and healthy ingredients, this Tuna Bowl with Palmini Hearts of Palm Rice is the perfect option! This bowl is light, nutritious, and full of vibrant flavors with a mix of crunchy veggies, creamy avocado, and a spicy kick from wasabi and hot sauce.
Using Wild Planet tuna for high-quality protein and Palmini hearts of palm rice as a low-carb, grain-free alternative, this bowl is a great way to enjoy a sushi-inspired dish without all the extra carbs. Plus, the creamy whipped cottage cheese mixed into the tuna adds a protein boost while keeping it light and refreshing.
Ingredients
For the Rice Base:
- 1 package Palmini hearts of palm rice
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Scallions
- Sesame oil (optional)
For the Tuna Mixture:
- Wild Planet tuna
- Whipped cottage cheese
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
Toppings:
- Cucumbers
- Grape tomatoes
- Avocado
- Red onion
- Sesame seeds
- Wasabi (optional)
- Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Rice Base
- Drain and rinse the Palmini hearts of palm rice thoroughly.
- In a pan over medium heat, warm the rice with sesame oil, salt, pepper, and scallions for about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Make the Tuna Mixture
- In a bowl, combine Wild Planet tuna, whipped cottage cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Mix well until fully combined and creamy.
3. Assemble the Bowl
- Add the seasoned Palmini rice as the base in a serving bowl.
- Top with tuna mixture in the center.
- Arrange sliced cucumbers, grape tomatoes, avocado, and red onion around the tuna.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top.
- Add wasabi and hot sauce as desired for extra spice.
Why Youโll Love This Tuna Bowl
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High in Protein โ Packed with lean protein from tuna and cottage cheese.
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Low-Carb & Gluten-Free โ Using Palmini rice keeps it light and grain-free.
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Fresh & Flavorful โ A perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, and spicy flavors.
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Quick & Easy โ Takes under 10 minutes to put together!
Serving & Storage Tips
- Serve immediately for the freshest taste!
- If prepping ahead, store the tuna mixture separately from the toppings and rice.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Try It & Share!
This Tuna Bowl with Palmini Hearts of Palm Rice is a fresh and easy meal thatโs perfect for lunch or dinner. Itโs satisfying, nourishing, and incredibly simple to make!
Give it a try, and let me know what you think! Tag me @chefallieskitchen on Instagram so I can see your delicious creations.
- Take the cottage cheese and place into a blender, blend until smooth creating whipped cottage cheese
- Pour back into the container and set aside
- Drain and rinse the Palmini rice very well
- Heat a pan to meadium heat
- Spray lightly with avocado oil
- Add the Palmini rice
- Lower to low heat and let sit in the pan for about 5 minutes creating a less moist rice
- Season to taste with salt, pepper, Asian seasoning (if you have it)
- Drizzle a tiny bit of sesame oil (optional) and add the scallions
- Cut the heat and let cool offย
- In a separate bowl, add the can of tuna (do not drain Wild Planet brand), fresh squeeze of lemon juice, whipped cottage cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper
- Mix until combined
- Once the rice has cool a little place into a bowl
- Add the tuna, sliced cucumber, tomatoes, sliced onions and avocado
- Add wasabi (optional) and garnish with sesame seeds and hot sauce (optional)
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