This colorful bowl of goodness is a classic Hawaiian dish that is not only simple to make at home, but a healthy option when you are in a hurry. The most time consuming part is prepping the veggies, which you can do ahead of time. Use traditional sushi rice or substitute to the rice with cauliflower rice for fewer calories. Not only simple, but versatile!
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Keyword: healthy
Servings: 2
Calories: 540kcal
Cost: $10
Equipment
Instant Pot for rice
Skillet to prepare chicken
Small prep bowl to prepare spicy mayo
Small prep bowl to prepare sauce for chicken
cutting board
Sharp knife
Ingredients
2tbspCoconut Aminossubstitute with Soy Sauce
2tspToasted Sesame Oil
1tspLocal honey
1tbspSesame Seedswhite, black or a combination of both
2cupsChicken, cooked and shredded OR ½ pound tuna
1tbspSesame oilCould use Avocado or Extra Virgin Olive Oil (single source)
Rice
1cupRice, uncooked or Cauliflower Rice*(See more info in notes below)
Sides
¼cupPicked Red Onions **(See recipe link in notes below)
¼cupCucumber, diced
½cupCherry Tomatoes, slice in half length wise
1mediumAvocado, peeled and sliced
½cupScallions, choppedI include the green tops of the scallions to use for garnish
2mediumJalapenos. slicedKeep the seeds if you want to add extra heat to the dish
¼cupBlack beans, canned
1tbspSesame Seedswhite, black or combination of both
1 -2 medium Limes
Spicy Mayo
¼cupMayonnaiseI prefer organic mayo made with avocado oil
1tbspGarlic Chili Paste substitute with sriracha chili sauce
Instructions
Cook rice or cauliflower. (To cook the rice I prefer to use an instant pot, but use the method you prefer. If using cauliflower rice follow the directions on the package.)
1 cup Rice, uncooked or Cauliflower Rice*
Slice up cucumber, scallions, avocado, cherry tomatoes, jalapenos and set aside.
¼ cup Cucumber, diced, ½ cup Cherry Tomatoes, slice in half length wise, 1 medium Avocado, peeled and sliced, ½ cup Scallions, chopped, 2 medium Jalapenos. sliced
Drain and rinse black beans and set aside.
¼ cup Black beans, canned
In a small bowl mix together coconut aminos, toasted sesame oil, sesame seeds and honey. If using tuna add the juice of ½ to whole lime. See note below.
For chicken add sesame oil, avocado or olive oil to heated skillet.
Add precooked shredded chicken to skillet with ¼ cup of scallions.
2 cups Chicken, cooked and shredded OR ½ pound tuna
Pour prepare mixture over the shredded chicken and scallions. Cook for about 5 - 7 minutes.
To prepare tuna
Prepare the mixture and pour over the tuna and scallions. The lime juice will "cook" the tuna. See note below.
Spicy Mayo
Mix mayonnaise and Garlic Chili Paste and set aside.
¼ cup Mayonnaise, 1 tbsp Garlic Chili Paste
Assemble Bowls
Add the amount of cooked rice or cauliflower rice you prefer. (One cup of uncooked rice is four servings.)
Top with protein of choice (chicken or tuna), pickled red onions and sides*** of your choice.
¼ cup Picked Red Onions **
Squeeze juice of ½ lime or 1 tsp of lime juice
1 -2 medium Limes
Garnish with additional scallions, sesame seeds and slice of lime.
1 tbsp Sesame Seeds, ½ cup Scallions, chopped
Top with Spicy Mayo. Enjoy!
Notes
* To reduce the carbs and increase the vegetables use Cauliflower Rice found in the frozen section of the grocery or purchase a head of cauliflower and "rice" it in a food processor. If you use Cauliflower Rice than the calories for the dish per serving is 340 kcal. *** see Pickled Red Onion recipe here*** Additional toppings could include, bean sprouts, shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, pineapples, mangos, edamame beans, and corn. NOTE: If you want to use tuna you can use the same marinade that is listed for the chicken, but add the juice of 1/2 lime. The acid in lime juice can actually be used to “cook” the tuna without heat in a dish this is known as ceviche or poke.