Super Charged Cauli-Quinoa Poke Bowl Recipe

This is a delicious alternative to the traditional poke bowl. Feel free to replace the cauli- quinoa mixture with rice.
Ingredients
- Cauli/Quinoa “rice”
- 1 cup dry quinoa*
- 2 tbsp. brown rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp. unpasteurized honey
- 2 cups “riced” cauliflower**
- 2 tsp. grapeseed or sesame oil
- Suggested Raw Vegetables
- ½ of an english cucumber
- 1 avocado
- Suggested Cooked Vegetables
- 1 sweet potato***
- 15 kale leaves, torn into bite size
- pieces****
- For the Raw Fish/Tofu
- 1 lb. raw salmon or tuna, all skin and fat
- removed, diced small or 1 block tofu cut
- into small cubes
- 1 tbsp. low sodium tamari or coconut
- aminos
- 1-2 tsp. lime juice
- ½ tsp. sesame oil
- To Put it All Together
- Roasted black and white sesame seeds
- 1 package of roasted nori sheets, each
- sheet cut into quarters or shredded.
Instructions
- 1
Heat honey and rice vinegar together in a bowl in the microwave for about 30 seconds, stir to dissolve honey. When quinoa is cooked, remove from the heat and drizzle with the honey vinegar mixture. Stir with a fork. Allow to cool.
- 2
Heat fry pan over med heat. Place oil in a fry pan, add the riced cauliflower and stir until cauliflower has wilted a little, less opaque and softened. This will take about 2-3 minutes. Stir into the seasoned quinoa. Let mixture cool.
- 3
In the meantime, cut all the raw vegetables into matchsticks or small squares.
- 4
Mix the fish or tofu with the tamari or coconut aminos, lime juice and sesame oil.
- 5
Divide the Cauli/Quinoa “rice” over 4 bowls, top with the raw and cooked veggies, add the marinated fish and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve the roasted nori along side. Use the nori as a “wrap” for the poke ingredients or eat it with a fork with shredded nori. Serves 6 *To Cook Quinoa: Rinse quinoa in a strainer, put into a small sauce pan with 1½ c water and ½ tsp. salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes, remove from heat and fluff with a fork and let cool with lid off. **To Rice Cauliflower: Cut about ½ of a cauliflower into florets. Place the florets in the food processor fitted with the steel blade. Pulse the cauliflower many times until it resembles rice. ***If you are using sweet potato, peel and cut the sweet potato in matchsticks and lightly toss with olive oil. Place on a cookie sheet and cook for 30 min. Let cool. ****To steam kale. Place a small amount of water in a fry pan, heat, add the kale, cook until wilted.
Tips & Storage
- How to Store
- Fish is best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
- Buying Tip
- Look for fish that smells fresh (like the ocean, not fishy), has firm flesh, and clear eyes if buying whole. Ask your fishmonger what's freshest that day.
- Cooking Tip
- Avoid overcooking fish — it should be opaque and flake easily with a fork. Most fish cooks in just 8-10 minutes per inch of thickness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make Super Charged Cauli-Quinoa Poke Bowl?
This Super Charged Cauli-Quinoa Poke Bowl recipe by Carolyn Cohen includes step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow. You'll need 25 ingredients and the recipe is designed for home cooks of all skill levels.
Can I make this super charged cauli-quinoa poke bowl ahead of time?
Yes! This recipe stores well in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat gently before serving.