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Seared Sesame Tuna & Edamame Protein Bowl

A healthy, low-carb leaning protein bowl packed with massive flavor! Beautifully seared sesame-crusted bright red tuna served over a vibrant purple cabbage slaw and fresh edamame for that ultimate crunchy seafood and slaw contrast. Every single bite is flooded with a massive, heavy, scroll-stopping thick creamy miso-ginger sauce drip! Save this for your next easy high-protein dinner! 💾👇

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x

Ingredients

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  • The Seared Sesame Tuna
  • 2 ahi tuna steaks (sushi-grade, bright red)
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • The Crunchy Base & Veggies
  • 2 cups cauliflower rice (or brown rice)
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 1/2 cup shelled edamame
  • 1/2 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • The Thick Miso-Ginger Drip
  • 2 tbsp miso paste
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise or Greek yogurt (to thicken the drip)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Prep the Base: Toss the shredded purple cabbage with a splash of rice vinegar to create a vibrant crunchy slaw base. Warm your cauliflower rice and set aside.
  2. Make the Thick Drip: In a small bowl, heavily whisk the miso paste, minced ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, mayonnaise, and sesame oil until completely smooth. This creates a rich, thick, and glossy creamy miso-ginger sauce.
  3. Crust and Sear the Tuna: Season the bright red tuna steaks with salt and black pepper, then press them firmly into the sesame seeds until heavily coated on all sides. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the tuna for just 1 to 2 minutes per side so the crust gets beautifully toasted but the center stays bright red and tender. Remove from the heat and slice thinly.
  4. Assemble and Drip: Lay down an even bed of the cauliflower rice in your serving bowls. Heavily load the top with the vibrant crunchy purple cabbage slaw, green edamame, sliced cucumber, and diced avocado. Fan out the beautifully seared bright red tuna slices on top. Flood the entire bowl with a massive, heavy, scroll-stopping thick creamy miso-ginger sauce drip! Serve immediately.
  • Author: Chef Stella
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: ~450 kcal per serving
  • Protein: ~35g per serving