Vegan Poke Bowl with SunButter Sauce

Vegan poke bowl with quinoa, marinaded tofu, pickled onions, and a spicy oil-free SunButter sauce. Perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner!

Hi, friends, how’s your summer going?

It’s been a *whirlwind* here.

Packing, moving, and shuttling brown boxes labeled with black Sharpie back and forth across the Maryland/Virginia border.

July is my last month in Virginia, and I’m getting excited to start over in a new state. 

Every time I create a new row of boxes in the new condo’s living room, I lock it and leave it feeling like the space is a little more mine; a little more ours. 

Anyway, with all of the hustle and bustle of moving, I haven’t been creating a lot of delicacies over here. 

There’s a collection of Sweetgreen, Cava, and Chipotle takeout bags in my recycling. 

Maybe you’re doing a lot of takeout, too, this summer, or maybe you’re in the mood for a chilled bowl. 

This poke bowl was on repeat before I signed my lease and I can’t wait to recreate it in my new kitchen. 

This Vegan Poke Bowl with SunButter Sauce is made with quinoa, marinaded tofu, quick pickled red onions, and a spicy oil-free SunButter sauce. 

It’s the perfect summer meal for a quick lunch or dinner! 

What You Need to Make Vegan Poke Bowl

So, what’s a poke bowl?

It’s a Hawaiian dish that commonly uses raw fish, rice, and veg. 

In my version, however, we use marinaded tofu and quinoa to make a vegan and gluten-free variation. 

Here’s what you need to easily assemble yours at home:

• marinaded baked tofu cubes 
• cooked quinoa
• steamed edamame
• kimchi
• avocado
• sriracha
• quick-pickled red onions
• homemade SunButter Sauce

Sounds easy enough, right? 

No let’s break down the steps for what you can make ahead at home. 

What You Need to Make Pickled Red Onion

The quick pickled red onions add a nice bite with mild sweetness to this bowl. 

They’re so easy to make in advance and store in the refrigerator.

The mix is naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup.

Here’s what you need: 

• red onion
• apple cider vinegar
• filtered water
• pure maple syrup

Allow about 30-60 minutes to pickle before serving! 

Add extra pickled onions to tacos, bowls, salads, and more. 

What You Need for the Marinated Tofu

In place of raw fish, try making marinaded baked tofu cubes. 

These tofu cubes are lightly baked to achieve the perfect texture, and then tossed with a spicy marinade before serving. 

Here’s what you need:

• extra-firm tofu
• coconut aminos 
• lime juice
• sambal oelek
• sesame oil
• garlic cloves

I used extra-firm tofu in my recipe because I prefer a firmer consistency, but firm tofu will work here as well! 

What You Need to Make SunButter Sauce

The last homemade item you need to make in advance is this homemade SunButter sauce.

It’s oil-free yet super creamy. 

Mix it up by hand and add it to these bowls as a creamy dressing to offset the spice of the tofu and kimchi! 

Here’s what you need:

• No-Sugar-Added SunButter
• lime
• coconut aminos
• sriracha
• pure maple syrup
• hot water

I love using No-Sugar-Added SunButter in this recipe because it adds a great nutty flavor without the addition of any nuts!

I like to add more hot water to mine as needed for a thinner consistency.

How to Serve Vegan Poke Bowl

Enjoy this Vegan Poke Bowl with SunButter Sauce you’re tired of the usual summer salads and mains. 

I crave this bowl in the summer because it’s light and refreshing yet energizing. 

You’re going to love the mix of crunchy veggies, creamy avocado, hearty quinoa, and protein packed edamame.

This bowl comes together super quickly for hearty weeknight meals because all of the vegetables are quickly cooked or raw.

If you prep your quinoa, edamame, pickled onions, marinaded tofu, and SunButter sauce in advance, it’s easy to throw them together in advance or on the spot. 

And these bowls can be on the table much quicker than a flight to Hawaii!

Try these bowls for a pool day, dinner-night-in, or easy lunch. 

Enjoy!

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XO Lauren

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