Vegan Poke Bowl (Watermelon)
This vegan poke bowl is an awesome combination of sweet watermelon and umami loaded sesame and miso.
Servings: 3 serves
Calories: 412kcal
Ingredients
For the Watermelon Poke
- 1000 grams (2.2lb) seedless watermelon skin removed and cut in to 1 cm cubes
- ¼ cup (80ml) rice vinegar
- ¼ cup (80ml) tamari
- 2 tbs (40ml) sesame oil toasted if possible
- zest of 1 lime
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon white miso paste
- ½ tablespoon ginger finely grated
- 1-2 tablespoon maple syrup or brown sugar
For the Bowl
- 1-2 cups cooked quinoa or sushi rice
- 1 avocado peeled and cubed
Instructions
- Place the cubed watermelon in a medium bowl.
- Combine the vinegar, sesame oil, tamari, lime juice, miso and ginger in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour the marinade over the watermelon and cover the bowl with film. Place in the fridge to "cure" for at least a few hours or overnight. Gently stir one or twice.
- Spoon a cup of quinoa in to a bowl, followed by a few good spoons of the watermelon. Add cubed avocado and sprinkle with fresh herbs. To finish, drizzle with a little more of the marinade.
Nutrition
Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 897mg | Potassium: 761mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1046IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 3mg
