Spicy Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl Recipe | Food Faith Fitness (2024)

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Is spicy tuna poke bowl healthy? ›

Yes! Tuna poke bowls can be very healthy, and a great way to get more fish into your diet. For this poke recipe, I use tuna and avocado, which have healthy fats served over brown rice for extra fiber. For the poke sauce, I use a small amount of light mayo and soy sauce, which is low in calories.

Poke is a Low-Calorie Food

Finally, a food trend that is actually healthy! 4 ounces of poke contains less than 150 calories, meaning you can pig put on poke without having to count your calories. Enjoy your poke guilt-free!

Spicy Tuna Poke Ingredients * 1 lbs sushi-grade ahi tuna * 1/4 sweet Maui onion(sliced) * 2 scallions(sliced) * 1/2 tbsp soy sauce * 1 tsp oyster sauce * 1 tbsp sesame oil * 3 tbsp kewpie mayo * 3 tbsp sriracha * 1 tsp grated ginger * 1 clove grated garlic * 1 tsp sesame seeds * 2-3 tbsp masago/tobiko * Cooked short- ...

Poke bowls are usually made with sesame oil, which is very calorie dense, and soy sauce seasoning, which is generally high in sodium.

Poke Bowls Win by TKO!

Poke bowls and sushi are both healthy meal options and contain similar ingredients, but there's a clear winner here. Move over, sushi! It's time for a fresher, healthier option to take its turn in the spotlight.

Tip from our dietician Solenne. Traditionally, a poke bowl is served with raw fish such as salmon and tuna. Not a fan of raw fish or you can't tolerate it well? Go for chicken, shrimp, or other lean protein sources instead.

While raw fish used for poke will always smell fishy even when fresh, when poke starts to spoil, it will have an overwhelmingly foul, sour, fishy odor. You can also tell if poke has gone bad by its appearance. If the fish has changed in color and has become gray or dull, that could be a sign of spoilage.

Additionally, poke bowls often include a variety of fruits and vegetables as toppings, which are not only delicious but also provide a good source of vitamins and minerals. Furthermore, poke bowls have been found to be beneficial for blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Modern and light sauces include miso sesame shoyu sauce, Ponzu lime sauce, Yuzu kosho sauce, Spicy Mayo sauce, and Black garlic gochujang sauce from Sweetfin. These savory sauces and marinades add flavor to the protein, giving the bowl more depth and variety.

Can you eat ahi tuna raw? ›

Start with the best and the fish does the rest. Ahi tuna, also known as yellow-fin, is moist, supple and best served when lightly seared on the outside, leaving the inside tender and downright raw in the middle. Because the fish should be raw, not rare, you must start with the very best, sushi-grade ahi.

For example, a poke bowl with mixed greens, ahi, vegetables, and a sauce will only be around 400 to 500 calories.

A scoop of cubed fish or other protein at a poke restaurant typically ranges from 1.5 to 4 ounces, so you'll likely want to request two to four scoops, depending on appetite and protein needs.

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If one of your health goals is weight loss, it's also helpful to be mindful of mayonnaise-based sauces, which are often used in spicy rolls. These sauces are high in calories but low in nutrients. For example, a regular tuna roll is 194 calories, but a spicy tuna roll with mayonnaise-based sauce is 380 calories.

Common fish in poke bowls include tuna (especially ahi), salmon, and yellowtail. These fish are rich in good health elements, including omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals, and low in saturated fat.

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While they're both highly nutritious, salmon comes out ahead due to its healthy omega-3 fats and vitamin D. Meanwhile, tuna is the winner if you're instead looking for more protein and fewer calories per serving.