Watermelon Salmon-Style Poke Bowls43m

Watermelon Salmon-Style Poke Bowls

Marinated watermelon stands in for salmon-style poke over tender sushi rice. Cucumber, avocado, edamame, and nori make the bowls fresh, colorful, savory, and fully plant-based.

25 min prep18 min cook4 servingsmedium
Energy
519 calories per serving
Protein
14.9 g per serving
Carbs
89.8 g per serving
Fat
12.7 g per serving
Sodium
977 mg per serving

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  • seedless watermelon-6 cups
  • water-2 cups
  • sushi rice-1.5 cups
  • cucumber-1.5 cups
  • large avocado-1 each
  • shelled edamame-1 cup
  • nori sheets-2 sheet
  • soy sauce-0.25 cups
  • lime juice-3 tbsp
  • toasted sesame oil-1 tbsp
  • fresh ginger-2 tsp
1
Prep the produce
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
Knife
Cutting Board

Prep the produce by cubing the watermelon, slicing the cucumber and avocado, cutting the nori into strips, and grating the ginger so the bowls can be assembled quickly.

Keep the knife blade angled away from fingers while cutting produce.

6 Cup watermelon
1 1/2 Cup cucumber
1 Each avocado
2 Count nori
2 Teaspoon ginger
2
Cook the rice
Saucepan
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In a saucepan, combine the rinsed sushi rice with 2 cups water, bring to a boil, reduce to low, cover, and cook for 18 minutes until tender.

1 1/2 Cup sushi rice
2 Cup Water
3
Rest and fluff the rice
Saucepan

Remove the rice from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 10 minutes; fluff gently so it stays sticky but not packed.

Open the covered saucepan away from your face to avoid steam burns.

4
Make the marinade
Mixing Bowl
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, and grated ginger until the marinade smells bright and savory.

1/4 Cup soy sauce
3 Tablespoon lime juice
1 Tablespoon sesame oil
2 Teaspoon ginger
5
Marinate the watermelon
Mixing Bowl
Spoon

Add the watermelon cubes to the marinade and toss gently until coated; let stand for 15 minutes so the watermelon becomes poke-style and umami-rich.

6 Cup watermelon
6
Assemble the bowls
Serving bowls
Spoon

Divide the sushi rice among 4 bowls, then top with marinated watermelon, cucumber, avocado, edamame, and nori strips.

1 1/2 Cup cucumber
1 Each avocado
1 Cup edamame
2 Count nori
7
Serve immediately
Serving bowls
Spoon

Spoon any remaining marinade lightly over the bowls and serve immediately for the freshest texture and best color.

8

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