Sushi-Style Avocado and Tuna Poke Bowl

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-05 · Updated 2026-07-05

A vibrant bowl combining fresh tuna, creamy avocado, and sushi rice with a tangy soy-sesame dressing for a light yet satisfying meal. This Japanese-inspired sushi recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs sushi rice, water, rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" 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

• 1 cup sushi rice
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 8 oz fresh sushi-grade tuna, diced
• 1 medium ripe avocado, diced
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp pickled ginger
• 1 sheet, cut into thin strips nori strips

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup sushi rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice with 1 1/4 cups water in a rice cooker or pot, cook until tender (about 18 minutes). Let rest covered for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt until dissolved. Gently fold this seasoning into the cooked rice, then let cool to room temperature.
3. Step 3: In a medium bowl, combine 8 oz diced fresh sushi-grade tuna, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 2 sliced green onions. Toss gently to coat and marinate for 5 minutes.
4. Step 4: Divide the sushi rice evenly into two bowls. Top each bowl with half the marinated tuna, 1/2 medium diced avocado, 1/4 cup thinly sliced cucumber, 1 tbsp pickled ginger, and a sprinkle of 1/2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and nori strips.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately, mixing ingredients together before eating for best flavor balance.