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Hawaiian Vegan Poke Bowl with Tropical Salsa & Cauliflower Rice

Discover a mouthwatering, vegan Hawaiian poke bowl recipe with cauliflower rice, pineapple, avocado, edamame, and tropical salsa. This easy-to-make dish offers an explosion of flavors and textures for a delicious, healthy lunch or dinner option. Explore this recipe and more vegan recipes on CookJunkie.com, your go-to source for cinematic, sensory experiences in every bite!

πŸ•’ (Prep, Cook, Total): - Prep Time: 10 minutes - Cook Time: 5 minutes - Total Time: 15 minutes
🍽 Servings: 2 servings
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Intermediate
🌎 Cuisine: Hawaiian - Vegan

Allergens

Soy (in soy sauce or tamari) - Tree nuts (optional, in tropical salsa if using cashews)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cauliflower rice
  • 1 cup pineapple, diced
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 cup edamame, shelled and cooked
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup tropical salsa (mango, papaya, and red bell pepper)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
  • 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped Dressing:
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon agave syrup or maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon sriracha (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, agave syrup, and sriracha to make the dressing. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the cauliflower rice according to package instructions or by pulsing raw caulifric in a food processor until it resembles grains of rice.
  3. Divide the prepared cauliflower rice among two bowls.
  4. Top each bowl with pineapple, avocado, edamame, cucumber slices, tropical salsa, sesame seeds, green onions, and fresh cilantro.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the ingredients in each bowl, ensuring all components are evenly coated.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Chef’s Insight

Toasting sesame seeds enhances their flavor, adding depth to the dish.

Notes

Use fresh, ripe pineapple and avocado for the best flavor.

Cultural or Historical Background

Poke bowls originated in Hawaii as a casual and portable meal option, often eaten on the go.