WeightWatchers Ahi Sushi Cups Recipe

Skip the rolling routine and keep sushi night simple with these easy to make and impressive-looking cups. To create perfectly poppable bites, try this recipe in mini muffin cups.

WeightWatchers Ahi Sushi Cups Recipe

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Author: WW-Recipes.net

Recipe type: Appetizer

Serves: 6 servings

Ingredients

1 pound raw sushi-grade ahi tuna, cut into ½-inch cubes
1 cup sushi rice, rinsed well
1 Tbsp. sugar
8 tsp. rice vinegar, divided
1 ounce ⅓-less-fat cream cheese, softened
cooking spray
1 Tbsp. salt, divided
1 tsp. dark sesame oil
2 Tbsp. lower-sodium soy sauce
½ cup cucumber (cubed, seeded and peeled)
¼ tsp. crushed red pepper
1 large avocado (peeled and diced)
2 green onions, thinly sliced
½ Tbsp. black sesame seeds, lightly toasted

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the rice with 1¼ cups water over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes (until the liquid is absorbed) - do not uncover while cooking! Remove the pan from the heat and let stand, covered, for about 10 minutes.
While the rice stands, combine the sugar and 2 tablespoons vinegar in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for about 30 - 45 seconds (until boiling). Stir the mixture with a whisk until the sugar dissolves. Add ½ teaspoon salt and the cream cheese to the bowl, stirring with a whisk to combine. Gently fold the vinegar mixture into the rice using a rubber or wooden spatula; let stand for about 5 minutes.
Generously coat 12 muffin cups with cooking spray. Lightly coat each of the 12 (5-inch square) parchment paper pieces with cooking spray; press the paper squares into the muffin cups to form a liner. Using your moistened hands, press the rice mixture evenly along the bottom and sides of the muffin cups (about 21/2 tablespoons rice per cup). Refrigerate for about 30 - 40 minutes.
In a medium bowl, combine the red pepper, oil, soy sauce, remaining ½ tsp. salt and remaining 2 tsp. vinegar, stirring with a whisk. Add the tuna, avocado, onions and cucumber to the bowl, tossing gently to combine.
Divide the tuna mixture evenly among the rice cups; sprinkle evenly with sesame seeds. Gently remove the cups from the pan by lifting the parchment paper edges.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 2 cups Calories: 203 Fat: 6.2 g Saturated fat: 1.5 g Carbohydrates: 16 g Sugar: 3 g Sodium: 606 mg Fiber: 2 g Protein: 21 g Cholesterol: 33 mg

How many Weight Watchers points in ahi sushi cups recipe?
WW Smart Points: 5
WW Points Plus: 5
WW Old Points: 4

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