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Marinated Watermelon Faux Poke Bowls

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • For the marinade:
  • 4 cups seedless watermelon cut into ½ - inch cubes
  • 1 large lime zest and juice
  • 2 Tbsps coconut aminos Bragg's liquid aminos, or low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsps rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 2 Tbsps raw honey
  • 2 Tbsps light olive oil
  • For the bowls:
  • 2 cups brown rice or quinoa cooked
  • 4 fresh cucumbers diced
  • 8 radishes sliced into matchsticks
  • 1 large carrot peeled into ribbons
  • 1 cup edamame shelled, cooked
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1/4 cup homemade mayonnaise
  • green onions thinly sliced
  • sesame seeds to garnish
  • 2 tsps toasted sesame oil
  • red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

  • In a small jar add all the marinade ingredients and shake well to emulsify.
  • Slice your watermelon into ½ - inch cubes and add it to a large bowl.
  • Pour your marinade over the watermelon, and gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, prepare all the ingredients for your bowls.
  • Once the watermelon is ready, divide your cooked rice equally among 4 serving bowls along with your marinated watermelon as shown.
  • Top with carrot, fresh cucumber, edamame, radishes, and avocado as shown.
  • Drizzle with mayonnaise, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
  • Finish with a tiny drizzle of toasted sesame oil and red pepper flakes, if desired.