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finished watermelon poke bowl with marinated fruit, crisp veggies and warm rice

vegan watermelon poke bowl

This watermelon poke bowl is fresh, colorful, and packed with sweet and savory flavors. Its an easy summer meal with plenty of crunchy toppings.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 475kcal
Author: Shayne J

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Watermelon marinade

For the Bowls

  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 2 large shallots thinly sliced
  • 1 cup neutral oil
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1 carrot shredded
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 sheet nori cut into thin strips
  • Salt to taste
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Spicy Mayo Drizzle

  • ¼ cup vegan mayo
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice

Instructions

  • Place the watermelon in a medium sized bowl. In a separate smaller bowl, stir together the marinade ingredients then pour it over the watermelon and toss to coat. Let it sit for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Make the rice - Meanwhile, cook the rice according to the package directions. Once it’s done, set it aside for a few minutes so it isn’t piping hot when you build the bowls.
  • Fry the shallots - Heat the oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until lightly golden, stirring occasionally.
  • Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, sprinkle with salt, and let cool. The shallots will crisp as they cool.
  • Mix the sauce - Whisk together the vegan mayo, sriracha, and lime juice in a small bowl.
  • Make and serve the bowls - Divide the rice among four bowls. Arrange the watermelon, avocado, edamame, cucumber, and carrot over the top.
  • Drizzle with the spicy mayo and finish with green onions, nori strips, and sesame seeds.

Notes

  1. For the best texture, use a ripe but firm watermelon. Overripe watermelon can become soft after marinating.
  2. The watermelon can be marinated for up to 1 hour. Any longer and it may start to release too much liquid.
  3. Jasmine rice, sushi rice, or brown rice all work well in this recipe.
  4. Feel free to customize the bowls with your favorite toppings. Mango, radishes, pickled onions, avocado, and shredded cabbage are all great additions.
  5. For extra crunch, top the bowls with crispy onions, wonton strips, or roasted cashews.
  6. These bowls are best enjoyed fresh, but the marinated watermelon can be prepared up to 1 day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 4.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Sodium: 740mg | Potassium: 610mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 2600IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg