Vegan Poke Bowl

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4.7

108 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    2

  • Calories

    639 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Vegan Poke Bowl

With savory pan-fried tofu, vibrant vegetables, and brown rice, this beautifully crafted Vegan Poke Bowl makes the perfect midweek meal. It's healthy, delicious, and super easy to make. Ready in 20 minutes! 

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Ingredients

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For the Pan-Fried Tofu

  • onion (2 oz, 57 g)
  • 1 block deep-fried firm tofu cutlet (atsuage) (6.5 oz, 184 g)
  • 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 3 Tbsp soy sauce
  • ½ Tbsp rice vinegar (unseasoned) (I used Mizkan Natural Rice Vinegar)
  • 1 tsp Sambal Oelek Chili Paste

For the Vegan Poke Bowl

  • 1 carrot (3.5 oz, 100 g)
  • ¼ English cucumber (2 oz, 57 g)
  • ½ watermelon radish (2.5 oz, 70 g)
  • head red cabbage (3 oz, 90 g)
  • 2 green onions/scallions (1 oz, 30 g)
  • ½ avocado (3.5 oz, 100 g)
  • 1 lime
  • 2 servings cooked Japanese short-grain brown rice (typically 1⅔ cups (250 g) per donburi serving)
  • 2 Tbsp shelled edamame (1 oz)
  • ½ tsp toasted black sesame seeds
  • ½ tsp toasted white sesame seeds
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Instructions

Before You Start...

  1. For the steamed brown rice, please note that 1½ cups (300 g, 2 rice cooker cups) of uncooked Japanese short-grain rice yield 4⅓ cups (660 g) of cooked rice, enough for 2 donburi servings (3⅓ cups, 500 g). See how to cook short-grain brown rice in a rice cooker or Instant Pot.
  2. Gather all the ingredients.

To Make the Pan-Fried Tofu

  1. If you want to serve hot tofu, start preparing the vegetables first (scroll down) and come back to this step later. Otherwise, thinly slice ⅛ onion.
  2. Open the package of 1 block deep-fried firm tofu cutlet (atsuage) and remove any moisture with a paper towel. Cut the tofu into bite-sized pieces, about 12 pieces.
  3. Heat 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and add the white onion.
  4. Sauté until the onion is coated with oil. Then, add the tofu cubes.
  5. Once the tofu is coated with oil, add 3 Tbsp soy sauce, ½ Tbsp rice vinegar (unseasoned) (I use Mizkan Natural Rice Vinegar), and 1 tsp Sambal Oelek Chili Paste.
  6. Reduce the heat to medium-low and coat the tofu with the sauce. Turn off the heat and remove it from the stove once the tofu is well-coated with the sauce.

To Prepare the Vegetables (Toppings)

  1. Julienne the carrot: Cut 1 carrot into thin slabs and then cut into julienne strips. I use this julienne peeler and cut in half lengthwise.
  2. Peel ¼ English cucumber, leaving some part unpeeled (so it looks nice), and cut into thin slices.
  3. Peel ½ watermelon radish and cut into thin slices.
  4. Remove the tough core of ⅛ head red cabbage and thinly shred.
  5. Diagonally cut 2 green onions/scallions into thin slices.
  6. Gently peel ½ avocado and cut into ½-inch slices.
  7. Then cut the avocado into cubes. Cut 1 lime in half and squeeze the juice over the avocado to prevent it from browning.

To Assemble the Vegan Poke Bowls

  1. Divide 2 servings cooked Japanese short-grain brown rice in individual large bowls. Place the bulky ingredients on top first, such as the pan-fried tofu, avocado, and red cabbage. Then, divide and add the rest of the ingredients: The carrot, cucumber, radish, cabbage, and 2 Tbsp shelled edamame. Divide and sprinkle ½ tsp toasted black sesame seeds, ½ tsp toasted white sesame seeds, and the chopped green onions on top.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 639kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 81g (27%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 1096mg (46%) Potassium 1205mg (34%) Fiber 15g (60%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 9030IU (181%) Vitamin C 54mg (60%) Calcium 337mg (34%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 639 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 639kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 81g 27%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 1096mg 46%
Potassium 1205mg 26%
Fiber 15g 60%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 9030IU 181%
Vitamin C 54mg 60%
Calcium 337mg 34%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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