Spicy Tuna Rice Bowl

BY Taylor Garvey, BS in Dietetics Published August 23, 2026
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Give canned tuna a serious upgrade! Creamy sriracha tuna, warm rice, and crisp cucumber come together for a quick meal that’s spicy, savory, and surprisingly easy.

Spicy Tuna Rice Bowl

Serving Size:
1
Time:
5 minutes
Difficulty:
Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 can (5 oz) tuna, drained
  • 1 tbsp mayo
  • 1 tsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • ½ tsp sesame oil
  • Cucumber slices for topping

Nutrition Bonus:

For a vegetarian bowl, try using frozen edamame.

Use brown rice for 3g of added fiber per serving.

Sliced avocado adds creaminess with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.


Directions

  1. Mix tuna with mayo, sriracha, soy sauce, and sesame oil
  2. Taste and adjust the sriracha for your desired level of heat
  3. Serve over rice and top with cucumber slices

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1bowl
Servings1
Amount Per Serving
Calories450
% Daily Value *
Total Fat14 g
22%
Saturated Fat2g
10%
Trans Fat0g
Sodium850mg
36%
Total Carbohydrate48g
16%
Dietary Fiber1g
4%
Sugar1g
Protein31g
62%
* % Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calories diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Nutrition information is an estimate based on the ingredients and quantities listed. Actual values may vary depending on product brands, substitutions, portion sizes, and preparation methods.

• • • •
avocado • cucumber • rice • tuna

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