Description
These healthy tuna rice balls are a flavorful snack option, combining canned tuna, rice, and fresh ingredients for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
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1 can Canned Tuna, drained
1 cup Cooked Rice (short-grain brown rice preferred)
Nori Sheets, cut into strips
2 Green Onions, chopped
1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
1 tablespoon Mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a healthier option)
Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.
- Cook rice in rice cooker or pot with 1.5 cups of water for about 20 minutes, then let cool.
- Drain and flake canned tuna in a bowl.
- Combine tuna, rice, green onions, mayonnaise, and sesame oil in a large bowl; add soy sauce, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
- Wet hands and form mixture into golf ball-sized rice balls.
- Wrap each rice ball with Nori strips and serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
Store leftover rice balls in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days in the refrigerator. For freezing, place on a baking sheet until solid and then transfer to a freezer-safe container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook, Mixing, Rolling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rice balls
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: tuna, rice balls, healthy snacks, protein-rich, quick meal
