One-Pot Spicy Tuna and Rice Bowl

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-22 · Updated 2026-07-22

A comforting one-pot dish featuring tender tuna chunks simmered with fragrant rice and a hint of spice for a quick, nutritious meal. This Asian Fusion one-pot recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs cooked tuna chunks, long grain white rice, and water for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 8 oz cooked tuna chunks
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 2 cups water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp red chili flakes
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves; sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1 tsp red chili flakes and 1 cup long grain white rice, toasting the rice for 2 minutes to coat it in the oil and spices.
3. Step 3: Pour in 2 cups water and add 2 tbsp soy sauce along with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir well and bring to a boil over high heat.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, gently fold in 8 oz cooked tuna chunks and cover again to steam for 5 more minutes.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving.