Name: Watermelon Poke Bowl
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 cup black rice; 2 cups water; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon mirin; 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce; 1 teaspoon grated garlic; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 4 cups diced watermelon; 0.25 cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon Sriracha; 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber; 1 cup shelled edamame; 4 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted; Fresh cilantro for garnish

Watermelon Poke Bowl

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This vegetarian poke bowl swaps out fish for watermelon that soaks up a savory marinade of tamari, garlic and ginger. Black rice adds texture, crispy cucumber and edamame round out the bowl, and a spicy mayo drizzle ties it all together.

Adam Dolge

Published on August 25, 2022

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Watermelon Poke Bowl — Photo: Brittany Conerly

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Gluten-Free Heart Healthy Nut-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

1 cup black rice
2 cups water
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon mirin
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
1 teaspoon grated garlic
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
4 cups diced watermelon
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Sriracha
1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
1 cup shelled edamame
4 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
Fresh cilantro for garnish

Directions

Combine rice and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to a low simmer and cook until tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Meanwhile, whisk lime juice, mirin, tamari (or soy sauce), garlic and ginger in a shallow dish. Add watermelon and gently toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature while the rice cooks, about 30 minutes.
Whisk mayonnaise and Sriracha in a small bowl.
To assemble bowls, remove the watermelon from the marinade, reserving the leftover marinade. Divide the rice among 4 bowls. Drizzle each bowl of rice with 2 tablespoons of the reserved marinade. Top with the watermelon, cucumber and edamame. Drizzle with the mayonnaise mixture and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Garnish with cilantro, if desired

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

380	Calories
15g	Fat
53g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 3/4 cups
Calories 380
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 53g	19%
Dietary Fiber 6g	21%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 10g	20%
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 6mg	2%
Vitamin A 1131IU	23%
Vitamin C 18mg	20%
Vitamin D 1IU	0%
Vitamin E 1mg	4%
Folate 8mcg	2%
Vitamin K 27mcg	23%
Sodium 314mg	14%
Calcium 56mg	4%
Iron 2mg	11%
Magnesium 21mg	5%
Potassium 223mg	5%
Omega 3 1g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.