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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Sweet Potato & Forbidden Rice Power Bowls
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Lentil & Winter Squash Cauliflower Rice Power Bowl
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Sushi Quinoa Power Bowl
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Greek Power Bowls With Cucumber Yogurt Tzatziki Sauce
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Paprika Power Bowl With Apple Cider Tahini
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Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowls
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Tahini Tempeh Sweet Potato Noodle Bowl
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PrintVegan Poke Bowl with SunButter Sauce
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 3-4 servings
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Vegan poke bowl with quinoa, marinaded tofu, pickled onions, and a spicy oil-free SunButter sauce. Perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
Poke Bowl
- 1 baked tofu cubes (see recipe below)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 1/2 cup edamame
- ½ cup kimchi
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 TBSP sriracha
- 1 cup quick-pickled red onions (see recipe below)
- SunButter Sauce, for serving (see recipe below)
Quick Pickled Red Onions
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup filtered water
- 1 TBSP maple syrup
Marinated Tofu Cubes
- 1 16-oz. container of extra-firm tofu, drained, cubed, and rinsed
- 2 TBSP coconut aminos
- 1 TBSP lime juice
- ½ TBSP sambal oelek
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
SunButter Sauce
- 1/2 cup SunButter
- Juice from 1 lime
- 2 TBSP coconut aminos
- 1 TBSP sriracha
- 1 TBSP pure maple syrup
- Hot water, as needed, to thin
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the cubed tofu to the baking sheet and spread so none are touching. Bake for 20 minutes, until just golden brown. Remove from the oven. Add the coconut aminos, lime juice, sambal oelek, sesame oil, and garlic to a bowl and whisk with a fork. Add the baked tofu cubes and toss to coat them. Refrigerate and allow them to marinade until ready to serve.
- Make the picked onions in advance. Add the onion to a large bowl or mason jar and cover with apple cider vinegar, filtered water, and maple syrup. Ensure the onion is fully covered. If they’re not, add more filtered water until they’re covered. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Whisk up the SunButter sauce by adding all ingredients to a small bowl. Add more hot water, as needed, to thin.
- To assemble the poke bowl, add the cooked quinoa to a bowl and top with cooked edamame, marinated tofu cubes, kimchi, and avocado. Top with sriracha, quick-pickled onions, and SunButter sauce. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
Adapted from Tone It Up
- Prep Time: 40 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner, Entree
- Method: Oven-Bake
- Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Refined-Sugar-Free
This post is brought to you by SunButter but all words and eats are my own. Thanks for supporting the sponsors that keep me hungry!
Photography by Hot Pan Kitchen
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