Plant-Based Watermelon Poke Bowl
Create a taste of the islands with this Plant-Based Watermelon Poke Bowl, a vibrant, no-cook vegan alternative to the traditional Hawaiian staple! By skipping the stove and focusing on a deep, savory marinade, we allow the watermelon to absorb rich notes of soy, ginger, and sesame, resulting in a tender, "melt-in-your-mouth" texture that perfectly mimics raw tuna. Built on a base of brown rice and paired with buttery avocado and crisp radish, this bowl skips the heavy mayo for a clean, citrus-forward finish. It’s a hydrating, electrolyte-packed meal that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious!
Equipment
Ingredients
Rice
- 6 cups brown rice cooked
Watermelon
- 3 cups watermelon cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp ginger finely diced
- 1 sheet nori torn into tiny pieces
- ½ tsp red chili pepper flakes
Toppings
- 2 cups edemame shelled
- 1 avocado cut into chunks
- 2 radishes thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp pickled ginger
- ½ tbsp sesame seeds toasted
- ¼ tsp Shichimi Togarashi pepper mix optional
Instructions
Watermelon
- Add the watermelon cubes to a mixing bowl. Stir in the remaining ingredients and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Assembly
- Spoon 1 1/2 cups of cooked rice into a bowl. Add a few spoonfuls of the marinated watermelon.
- Top with 1/2 cup edamame, 1/4 of the avocado chunks, 1/4 of the radish slices, 1 tbsp pickled ginger and a sprinkle of the toasted sesame seeds.
Nutrition
Calories: 1292kcalCarbohydrates: 241gProtein: 32gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 24mgPotassium: 1559mgFiber: 18gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 757IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 171mgIron: 8mg
Oh I have been missing poke bowls! This looks amazing!
Question. Why the oil? I know you don’t use oil in your recipes.
I have tried many other things to get that flavor without any luck.
Love how simple, healthy and refreshing this recipe is.
The ingredients list doesn’t have the rice vinegar and soy sauce. I watched the video thankfully. It was delish!
Thank you for letting me know. It is corrected now.