This homemade low calorie tuna poke bowl recipe is low in calories and can be made in 20 minutes or less!
Plus I have supplied you with a healthy poke bowl sauce, and some optional add-ins to boost nutrition and flavor. I know you’ll love this yummy recipe!
At just 216 calories and 29.8 grams of protein, this healthy poke bowl is great for all diets! It’s even gluten-free!
Low Calorie Tuna Poke Bowls
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Healthy Poke Bowl Ingredients
This easy and healthy poke bowl recipe needs just a handful of ingredients, many you likely have on hand already!
Shopping List for Healthy Poke Bowls:
Poke Bowl Ingredients:
- Sushi grade ahi tuna
- Cooked rice
- Red cabbage
- Cucumber
Poke Sauce Ingredients:
- Soy sauce or Tamari (for Gluten-free)
- Rice vinegar
- Sesame oil
- Red pepper flakes
Optional Add-Ins:
- Avocado
- Sesame seeds
- Carrot
How to Make Poke Bowl Recipes
I like to make my rice ahead of time, this way it’s recipe for me when I want to make the healthy poke bowls. You can also purchase precooked rice, or follow my guide to The Best Cooked Rice Ever.
How to Make Poke Bowls:
- Cook the rice according to the directions on the package.
- In a medium bowl combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Add the tuna to a separate large bowl, and pour 1/2 the poke sauce over the tuna pieces. Mix together.
- Add cooked rice, marinated poke, cabbage, cucumber to bowls (this recipe makes 4 servings) and drizzle over remaining poke sauce.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and add additional optional toppings, and serve.
These poke bowls are great for meal prep! I recommend making them the night before to ensure the fish is extra fresh. You can also sear the fish if you prefer.
Low Calorie Tuna Poke Bowl Recipe
These healthy poke bowls are quick and delicious! The dressing really boosts the flavor and makes for the best bowl you’ve ever had!
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Low Calorie Poke Bowls (216 Calories!)
Ingredients
Poke Bowl Ingredients:
- 1 pound sushi grade ahi tuna cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 2 cups rice cooked
- 2 cups sliced red cabbage
- 1 large cucumber sliced
Poke Sauce Ingredients:
- ¼ cup soy sauce or Tamari (for Gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1/4 avocado sliced
- ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 carrot shredded
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to the directions on the package.
- In a medium bowl combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Add the tuna to a separate large bowl, and pour 1/2 the poke sauce over the tuna pieces. Mix together.
- Add cooked rice, marinated poke, cabbage, cucumber to bowls (this recipe makes 4 servings) and drizzle over remaining poke sauce.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top and serve.
Nutrition
Up next you’ll find a nutrition label for this delicious poke bowls recipe…
Nutrition and Calories in Poke Bowls
This nutrition label is based off the low calorie poke bowl with the sauce above. It does not include the “optional ingredients” which will raise the calories a bit, but still keep the recipe under 500 calories!
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Article History:
- Originally written and published on December 8, 2020 by Audrey Johns
- Updated on March 15, 2023 by Audrey Johns
