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Vegan Watermelon Poke Bowl

A healthy, delicious, vegetarian/vegan twist on a classic Poke bowl perfect for the last few weeks of summer!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Inactive Time1 hour
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

For the Bowl

  • 2 cups seedless watermelon cut into 1 inch chunks
  • 1 cup sushi rice cooked
  • 1 cup spinach packed
  • 1/2 avocado sliced into thin strips
  • 1/2 cup edamame shelled
  • 1 cup cucumber halved and sliced

Marinade

  • 3 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp gochugaru flakes or red chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp scallion (light green part) chopped plus extra for garnish
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger shredded

Garnish

  • 1 tbsp vegan mayo
  • 2 tsp Sriracha sauce plus extra for garnish
  • 1 tsp nori strips, black, and white sesame seeds seasoning

Instructions

Marinating

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. While oven is heating, whisk together all the ingredients for the marinade and add the watermelon to it. Allow mixture to evenly coat the watermelon chunks
  • Spread 2 tbsp olive oil on a baking sheet and put the coated watermelon on the sheet, reserving the marinade on the side, and bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through
  • Once the watermelon is baked, put it back in the marinade mixture and put into the refrigerator for at least an hour up to 24 hours
  • While watermelon is marinating, slice all the vegetables and make the spicy mayo by mixing together the vegan mayo and Sriracha sauce

Assembly

  • Add half cup of the cooked sushi rice to each bowl and half cup of spinach to each bowl so it is side by side
  • Add 1/4 sliced avocado on top of the rice and spinach in each bowl, followed by 1/4 cup edamame, and 1/2 cup cucumber
  • Then add the marinated watermelon on top and use a few spoons of the marinade liquid to drizzle on top of the rice and spinach for added flavor
  • Garnish with scallions, drizzle the spicy mayo and Sriracha on top, followed by the nori/sesame seed seasoning and enjoy!

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