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Asian Tuna Wrap {GF, DF}

Last Updated on February 12, 2018 By Vicky 14 Comments

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This Asian Tuna wrap is a simplified version of the classic Japanese tuna hand roll, except it’s ready within minutes and made with canned tuna, cucumber and avocado. Low calorie, low carb. Have lunch on the table in minutes. Gluten Free + Dairy Free

Asian Tuna wrap is a simplified version of the classic Japanese tuna hand roll, except it's ready within minutes and made with canned tuna, cucumber and avocado.

All I want is fish and seafood nowadays. After two months house sitting in Costa Rica, and only having access to a small grocery store that did not carry any fish, I am in serious need of some.

I want sushi rolls (more specifically soft shell crab sushi rolls), I want sashimi, I want salmon and most of all I want tuna (like my tuna tartar).

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This Asian tuna wrap is inspired by the classic tuna hand roll at a Japanese restaurant.

Except this tuna wrap is made with canned tuna instead. You can’t always get your hands on fresh sushi grade tuna. But don’t let than stop you from making tuna hand rolls. This simplified version is ready in minutes, no cook, and requiring only nine ingredients.  And if you’re feeling iffy about raw tuna to begin with, no issues with that here.

The key ingredient is the seaweed sheets – which you can now probably find in the Asian aisle of a regular grocery store. I love love love the taste of these. Earth, lightly crunchy, there’s just a specific taste to them that I can’t quite describe. And they’re healthy too. As well as being low calorie and low carb. A win win for a wrap right?

In a bowl mix the tuna with mayonnaise, chili garlic sauce and tamari. Make that as spicy as you wish. Thinly slice that avocado and cucumber and get everything ready.

Then the trick is the neatly layer the ingredients on a diagonal on the seaweed sheet and start rolling it away from you in a circular motion.

That’s the tricky part. It will take a few tries to get these rolled up nicely.  I don’t know how the restaurants get theirs rolled up perfectly every time but I could certainly use some lessons. Even if you can’t get the shape perfect, no worries, as long as you roll it up some way it’s ready for eating.

This Asian tuna wrap is a perfect light lunch that is low carb, low calories and bursting with flavor. Think of it as a cheaper home made version of the Japanese hand roll. Just as good made at home though.

Asian tuna wrap rolled up in nori seaweed sheets for a low carb option

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Tuna Hand Rolls
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 
This Asian Tuna wrap is a simplified version of the classic Japanese tuna hand roll, except it's ready within minutes and made with canned tuna, cucumber and avocado. Have lunch on the table in minutes.
Course: Lucnh, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Servings: 2
Calories: 299 kcal
Author: Vicky Berman
Ingredients
  • 1 can of tuna in water drained
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2-3 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
  • 1 teaspoon gluten free tamari + additional tamari for dipping in
  • 1/2 avocado thinly sliced
  • 1 small cucumber peeled and cut into matchsticks
  • 2 large Butter lettuce leaves
  • 2 seaweed sheets
  • 1/2 teaspoon roasted sesame seeds
Instructions
  1. In a bowl mix tuna with mayonnaise, chili garlic sauce, salt to taste, and tamari.
  2. Place seaweed sheet in front of you, and in a diagonal line of the sheet closest to you lay lettuce, cucumbers, avocado and tuna mixture.
  3. Roll the seaweed sheet, away from you, around the tuna mixture. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  4. Serve with gluten free tamari.
Nutrition Facts
Tuna Hand Rolls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 728mg 30%
Potassium 987mg 28%
Total Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 6g 24%
Sugars 5g
Protein 21g 42%
Vitamin A 115.2%
Vitamin C 20.4%
Calcium 9.9%
Iron 22.3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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Comments

  1. Caroline says

    December 14, 2015 at 6:29 pm

    What a clever recipie! I’m such a sushi nerd Id love to make this

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      December 17, 2015 at 12:36 am

      Thanks! I absolutely love sushi and wish I could eat it all day every day : )

      Reply
  2. Rocio Chavez says

    December 14, 2015 at 8:12 pm

    They look so yummy, easy and light. I totally need to add these to my menu 😀

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      December 17, 2015 at 12:36 am

      Thanks! These are literally ready in minutes : )

      Reply
  3. Kimberly Bonham says

    December 14, 2015 at 9:18 pm

    yummm these look so good!

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      December 17, 2015 at 12:32 am

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  4. Melissa says

    December 14, 2015 at 10:06 pm


    This looks so yummy. I would eat sushi in any form every day if I could. This might make it a reality

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      December 17, 2015 at 12:32 am

      I feel the same exact way about sushi!

      Reply
  5. Christine | Vermilion Roots says

    December 15, 2015 at 12:05 am

    VIcky, I love how simple this recipe is. I have all the ingredients too so I am going to make this for lunch tomorrow. Looking forward to it! 🙂

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      December 17, 2015 at 12:33 am

      Yay! Hope you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  6. Allison Jones says

    December 15, 2015 at 12:47 am

    These hand rolls look incredible. I’ve been looking for good, healthy lunch recipes and this is perfect. Thanks for sharing.

    LiveLifeWell,
    Allison

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      December 17, 2015 at 12:33 am

      Thanks! Hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  7. Matt @ Plating Pixels says

    December 15, 2015 at 5:09 pm

    Wow these look super healthy. I’ve never used the seaweed wraps but need to get those next time I’m shopping!

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      December 17, 2015 at 12:33 am

      You can usually find them in the International/Asian aisle. Seaweed is super healthy and really light so doesn’t dilute the flavors in the wraps and allows you to enjoy more of the yummy toppings : )

      Reply

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